Grilled catfish in foil packets

Fish - Grilled catfish in foil packets by Minodora E. - Recipia

Grilled catfish in foil packets cooks on the grill for 15 minutes, wrapped in tightly sealed packets. The fish stays tender in the steam, with onion, lemon, smoked bacon, green garlic and parsley, while the bacon renders a little fat into the packet. I like it best served with olives and a slice of lemon. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. Serves: 4. About 520 kcal and 47 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg catfish
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 medium red onion (150 g)
  • 100 g smoked bacon
  • 4 stalks green garlic
  • 15 g fresh parsley
  • 4 large sheets of aluminum foil

To serve

  • 50 g olives
  • 50 g sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 20 g leek greens

Preparation

1. Clean the catfish and cut it into 4 steaks. Pat them dry with paper towels; the flesh should be firm. 2. Brush the steaks with olive oil, drizzle with the juice of half a lemon, then sprinkle with the salt and chili flakes. The fish should glisten slightly from the oil. 3. Slice the onion and bacon, cut the green garlic into pieces, and chop the parsley. Slice the remaining lemon half. 4. Put a slice of onion on each sheet of foil, then add a catfish steak, a slice of lemon, bacon, green garlic and parsley. Divide everything evenly among the 4 packets. 5. Wrap each packet over on itself several times and twist the ends tightly. Set them on the hot grill over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning them once halfway through. The fish is done when the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily. 6. Carefully open the packets and serve the fish hot, with olives, sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, cherry tomatoes and leek greens.

Notes

With warm polenta and tomato salad, you have something fresh alongside the packet. It’s a bit like fish baked in paper, only you turn it on the grill. In the oven, you can use baking paper or parchment; on the grill, foil is more convenient. You can season the fish a few hours ahead and chill it; after cooking, keep it in the fridge for no more than 3 days. Choose catfish with firm flesh and a mild smell, without a sharp odor. Thin steaks may cook faster than thick ones, so check them before the 15-minute mark. If the piece is uneven, put the thicker part toward the middle of the packet. The river catfish arrived at my place still alive; I chose foil because brining takes time, and with direct grilling you risk burning yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use catfish fillets instead of steaks?

Yes. For a fillet about 2 cm thick, start checking the fish after 10 minutes on the grill.

Does trout also work in the packets?

Yes, you can put one small 300 g trout in each packet and start checking after 18 minutes.

How can I tell when the fish is cooked?

The flesh should be opaque and flake easily; with a thermometer, check that it reaches 63°C in the thickest part.

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Category: Fish Author: Minodora E. Views: 940 Date: 12.11.2024
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