Kofi’s Seafood Rub:
1/2 cup Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon hot curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted fennel seeds
1 whole catfish (1 to 2 pounds) or 4 catfish steaks (about 1 1/2-inches thick)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
For the seafood rub:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.