Chili Grilled Catfish Skewers

Fire up your grill and tantalize your taste buds with these bold and smoky Chili Grilled Catfish Skewers! Perfectly marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness, these skewers bring together the warmth of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a kick of cayenne pepper. The juicy catfish bites are threaded onto soaked wooden skewers, ensuring an even char while locking in those vibrant, spicy-sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals. Serve with lime wedges, fresh greens, or a creamy dipping sauce for a dish that’s bursting with flavor and oh-so-versatile. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for easy grilled recipes with a spicy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces catfish fillets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the catfish fillets into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1.5-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the catfish pieces to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for a stronger flavor.

Step 4

While the fish is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This prevents them from burning on the grill.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Thread the marinated catfish pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.

Step 7

Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque, lightly charred, and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with lime wedges, fresh greens, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(560.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	932.3

Total Fat 54.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 280mg	0%
Sodium 2661.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 75.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.3mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1448.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 14.3%