Best Smoked Catfish Salad Recipes

Pat's Smoked Catfish image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 quart buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 large catfish fillets
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoons dehydrated lemon peel
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Olive oil
2/3 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
Dash hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the buttermilk and hot sauce in a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish. Add catfish fillets and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the catfish from the refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels.
Set up your grill for indirect heat at a medium-low temperature, about 275 degrees F.
Mix together the oregano, lemon peel and salt, pepper, in a small bowl. Lightly coat the fish with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the catfish fillets.
Put the catfish on the grill away from the hot coals. Smoke the catfish until it is fully cooked through and golden brown, about for 45 minutes. Remove the fish from the grill to a serving platter and serve with the Orange Dill Cream Sauce.
Add all the ingredients to a serving bowl and serve with the smoked catfish.

Smoked Catfish Salad image

Provided by Dana Bowen

Time 30m

Yield At least 5 appetizer portions

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons hickory- or alder-wood shavings
3 pounds catfish fillets
1 8-ounce block cream cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup sour cream
2 large shallots, finely minced
2 tablespoons capers in liquid
1 teaspoon caper juice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
5 shakes Tabasco
6 grinds freshly ground pepper, or more to taste
Salt, to taste

Steps:

Place wood shavings in center of smoker; top with drip pan and rack. Add catfish, leaving enough room between fillets so smoke can circulate. Place on stove over medium heat and smoke for 20 to 25 minutes. Shut off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Catfish should be fully cooked and bronzed, with crisp edges.
While fillets are still warm, break them into pieces in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste for seasoning, adding more sour cream if too dry. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cool.