Grilled Jamaican Jerk Catfish

Although relatively spicy you can add a little more of kick to yours if want by adding an additional freshly chopped jalapeno in to the seasoning mixture.
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Ingredients

  • 4 Catfish Fillets
  • 2 Green Onions Finely Chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper Seeded And Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Freshly Minced Ginger
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Allspice
  • ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat heat the barbecue to a medium heat.
  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up in to a bowl (large) place the onions, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, allspice, dried thyme, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Now into the bowl add the fish and coat well before then covering the bowl and leaving the fish to marinate in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • After the relevant amount of time has elapsed remove the catfish fillets from the marinade and place them to one side.
  • Don’t throw away the marinade as you are going to need this.
  • Place the catfish fillets on the barbecue grill that has been lightly oiled and brush with some of the remaining marinade.
  • Now cook for about 5 minutes before then turning the fish over.
  • After turning the fish over you need to again brush with the marinade that is remaining and cook for a further 7 to 9 minutes.
  • As soon as the fillets are cooked remove from the barbecue and serve with a crisp fresh green salad.
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Cuisine Jamaica