Jerk Catfish

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 pounds catfish fillets

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender, puree the onion, garlic, and sesame seeds with the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar.
  2. 2
    Heat the broiler.
  3. 3
    Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle both sides of the catfish fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and put them on the prepared baking sheet, skinned-side down.
  5. 5
    Spread the spice mixture over the fish in an even layer.
  6. 6
    Broil the fish, about 6 inches from the heat if possible, until well-browned and just done, about 5 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.

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