Ingredients

1cuponion,chopped

1clovegarlic

1tbspsesame seeds

2tspbrown sugar

1½tspground allspice

1½tspdried thyme

½tspnutmeg,grated

1¼tspsalt

¼tspfresh ground black pepper

¼tspcayenne

2½tbspcooking oil

½tspvinegar

2lbcatfish fillets

Preparation

In a blender, puree the onion, garlic, and sesame seeds with the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar.

Heat the broiler.

Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.

Sprinkle both sides of the catfish fillets with the remaining salt and put them on the prepared baking sheet, skinned-side down.

Spread the spice mixture over the fish in an even layer.

Broil the fish, about 6 inches from the heat if possible, until well-browned and just done. This will take about 5 minutes for ¾-inch-thick fillets