Lemon-Basil Grilled Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the catfish with cold water and pat dry; set aside.
2. 2
   In a shallow glass dish, add the lemon juice, vegetable oil, hot pepper sauce, salt, and basil; stir to combine; reserve 2 tablespoons of this marinade for basting.
3. 3
   Place the catfish in the marinade; turn fillets to make sure both sides are coated.
4. 4
   Cover and marinate catfish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning the fish every now and then.
5. 5
   Coat the grill rack or grill basked with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
6. 6
   Heat grill to medium-hot.
7. 7
   Take fish out of marinade and discard marinade; place fish on grill.
8. 8
   Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish is not translucent and flakes easily.
9. 9
   Baste with reserved marinade while cooking; Make sure to not overcook the fish.
10. 10
    Serve hot.