Basil Marinated Catfish with Pickled Peaches Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 center cut catfish steaks, 2-inch thick
  • Basil Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp paprika, hungarian
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp sage, ground
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Pickled Peaches:
  • 4 whole peaches, ripe but firm, peeled and seeded
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 chipotle peppers
  • 1 tbsp basil chiffonade

    • Instructions:

    1. To make basil marinade, mix all ingredients and reserve in the refrigerator, covered tightly.
    2. To make pickled peaches, combine all ingredients and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate overnight.
    3. Rub catfish with basil marinade and let stand for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
    4. While the catfish is still very cold, grill for 5 minutes on each side.
    5. Slice peaches and place on top of catfish and drizzle some of the pickling juice over the top.