Blackened Catfish Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 6 x Catfish fillets
- 1 c. Melted butter
- 2 Tbsp. Sweet paprika
- 2 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Onion pwdr
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr
- 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp Lemon pepper
- 1 tsp Grnd thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp Basil
Directions
- Blackened catfish is probably one of the simplest Cajun recipes, but the technique is the secret to success. An extremely warm cast iron skillet, cool fish fillets and spicy seasonings will ensure a delicious entree.
- Heat large cast iron skillet over high heat till a drop of water sizzles in the pan, about 10 min. In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, thyme and basil. Keep fillets refrigerated till ready to use. Dip each fillet in the melted butter so which both sides are well coated. Sprinkle seasoning mix on both sides. Use 1 tbs seasonings per fillet, patting in by hand. Place seasoned fillet on wax paper while preparing other fillets. Place 3 fillets in the warm skillet, drizzle each with 1 tbs melted butter. There will be a lot of smoke; kitchen should be well ventilated. Repeat cooking process with remaining fillets. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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