Smoked Cajun Catfish with Old Bay Sauce

If you are having a hankering for fish, you can’t go wrong with this delicious Smoked Cajun Catfish with Creamy Old Bay Sauce! Find our recipes and more on our website: https://galleyofthesun.com Check out our Patreon Page @: https://patreon.com/GalleyoftheSun Our favorite food items, equipment and what we use to film our episodes can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/shop/galleyofthesun Things to know: Is a catfish a good fish to eat? Yes, catfish is generally considered good to eat, offering a mild flavor, lean protein, and healthy fats like omega-3s, though wild catfish from potentially polluted waters should be sourced carefully; U.S. farm-raised catfish is a safe, mild, and nutritious choice. Its mildness makes it versatile for various recipes, and it's packed with vitamins (like B12) and minerals, making it a healthy alternative to other meats. What are some common mistakes when smoking fish? Common mistakes when smoking fish include overcooking (leading to dry, bitter fish), not forming a pellicle (the tacky layer needed for smoke to adhere), using too much or the wrong wood (causing acrid smoke), and skipping proper brining/curing, which compromises safety and flavor. Rushing the process, using high heat too quickly, and neglecting sufficient airflow are also frequent errors that result in poor texture and off-flavors. Should I wrap fish in foil when smoking? Uhhh, you are trying to smoke it, right? Wrapping the fillet in anything will prevent the smoke from touching the fish, therefore not yielding the smoke flavor you are looking for. How long does it take to smoke catfish? At 225F, you are looking at 45 minutes to an hour, or until you reach an internal temperature of 145F. What does Old Bay seasoning contain? The seasoning is a mix of 18 herbs and spices including celery salt (salt, celery seed), red pepper and black pepper, and paprika. Some of the other spices that may be used are bay leaves, mustard, cardamom, cloves and ginger as listed in the original product in the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Ingredients: 6 catfish fillets 2 t red pepper flakes https://amzn.to/4gYiOdV 2 t ground coriander https://amzn.to/3Zu4Ity 2 t onion powder https://amzn.to/3DIVDpB 2 T Cajun seasoning (we used Spiceology’s ThunderDust) 1 t salt https://amzn.to/4f9Q6p0 1 t pepper https://amzn.to/4azrWFR2 cups milk Old Bay Sauce 2 T dijon mustard (we used Zatarain’s Creole Mustard https://amzn.to/3ZoLOEl) ¼ cup mayo  https://amzn.to/43d0V63 1 T Old Bay seasoning https://amzn.to/4nTtkY8 ½ lemon, juiced/squeezed  3 T sour cream 1 t sugar https://amzn.to/3B8FDwn 1 T Cajun seasoning (we used Spiceology’s ThunderDust) Pinch red pepper flakes https://amzn.to/4gYiOdV For the full recipe, visit our website: https://galleyofthesun.com/smoked-catfish-with-old-bay-sauce/ Equipment used: Yoder YS640s Pellet Smoker Honey-Can-Do Zevro Pro Sugar 'N More Dispenser: https://amzn.to/4mBJBR4 Credits: Filming Equipment: GoPro 13: https://amzn.to/49e0tGV DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case): https://amzn.to/4iZpmL5 Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: https://amzn.to/4g95T8t 74"-Camera-Tripod, Gray Professional Aluminum Tripod Stand for Mirrorless Camera/DSLR/Cell Phone/Camcorder/GoPro: https://amzn.to/3VcvS6U KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor: https://amzn.to/3CPIXwI Edited with DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.3.2 Music courtesy YouTube Studio: Buckeye Bonzai - Vans in Japan Sound effects courtesy Freesound.org End Title graphics courtesy of our awesome friends from Rhubarb & Cod https://www.youtube.com/c/rhubarbandcod/null Social Media: Visit us on Twitter: @galleyofthe Visit us on Facebook: GalleyoftheSun Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/galley-of-the-sun For business inquiries, email us: galleyofthesun@gmail.com DISCLOSURE: When we link to products and services, those links may be customized affiliate links. If you click on any of those affiliate links and make a purchase within a certain time frame, We’ll earn a small commission. The commission is paid by the retailers. Here’s an example: If we link to our favorite vegetable peeler, and you click on that link and complete a purchase within the next 24 hours, we may receive a commission somewhere between 1 to 10 percent of your total order. We are careful to link to products and retailers that we use ourselves and recommend. These affiliate programs use cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales. Money earned keeps Galley of the Sun running and allows us to do what we love. Thank you for your support. SELECT AFFILIATE PROGRAM DETAILS: We are currently members of affiliate programs with Amazon and Dalstrong. We are eligible to earn from qualifying purchases.