Spicy Grilled Catfish

I decided to make Spicy Grilled Catfish for A Healthy Bite event. Catfish is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin, Potassium and Selenium, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12 and Phosphorus. Coming from Mumbai (or Bombay), I am very fond of seafood. Make it 5 days a week and I am the happiest.

I had made this when some of my relatives were visiting us few months ago. They really loved it. So now this is my entry for the event.

Ingredients -
1/2 lb catfish (chopped into cubes)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chilly powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

Recipe -

Mix all the powders mentioned above very well. Then mix in the ginger and garlic past and blend it well. Add the mixture to the cubed catfish. Make sure the catfish has a good layer of the mixture on all sides.

Keep aside and let it marinate for a few hours. I normally keep it overnight so that the fish absorbs all the spices and juices well.

One by one insert the catfish cubes on skewers. Pre heat oven on 350 degrees for 5 mins. Then grill the catfish in the oven turning occasionally for about 10-15 mins.

Once the catfish is cooked, sqeeze the lemon juice over the pieces. You could serve them hot over a layer of thinly sliced onions or pierce a toothpick on each piece and serve it on a platter.