Spicy Grilled Fish

Ingredients

• 24 ounces catfish fillets or other mild fish
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped or 2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, about 1 Tbsp
• 3 green onions, chopped, green and white parts
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste

Garnish

• lemon wedge (optional)
• parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, minced onion, paprika and cayenne pepper and stir to mix well.

2. 2

   Place fish in a zipper seal bag and pour liquid mixture over it. Seal and marinate in the refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Oil grill grate or fish basket really well and preheat grill to medium high. Grill fish for 4 minutes on each side. Flip the fish only once and brush with reserved marinade when flipped.

4. 4

   NOTE: Fish is completely cooked when the color turns from translucent to opaque (white) or has reached a 150 degree F internal temperature. Resist the temptation to over-cook fish until it "flakes," which indicates the fish is becoming dry.