Barbecued Catfish and Tasty Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Bamboo Skewers
• 4 Medium Catfish Fillets (About 6 Ounces Each)
• 4 Tablespoons Dry Rub
• 6 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup Hickory Chips
• 1/2 Cup Water



Tasty Tartar Sauce

• 1 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard
• 1 Small Onion (Minced)
• 1 Small Bunch Parsley (Chopped)
• 3 Small Sweet Gherkins Pickles
• 1 Tablespoon Gherkin Brine
• 1 Small Lemon (Juiced)
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/8 Teaspoon Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Capers

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until needed.
2. In a large bowl, soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to 350 degrees.
3. On a sheet pan, rub catfish fillets on both sides with dry rub, then brush with oil.
4. Cut each fillet into 1-inch pieces and thread on the skewers. Place skewers on grill and cooks until nicely marked, about 3 minutes on each side.
5. In a smoker, add wood chips. Transfer fish to smoker and smoke for 2 minutes. Add water to the wood chips and let fish smoke another 2 minutes.
6. Serve with the tartar sauce, and a fresh dill pickle potaot salad.