Blackened Catfish Recipe
Catfish fillet seasoned with Cajun spices and blackened in a cast iron skillet.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Cajun Spice Mix
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Cajun Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Season Catfish
Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the Cajun spice mix generously over both sides of each fillet.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Skillet
Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and let it heat up for about 5 minutes until it is very hot.
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Cook Catfish
Carefully place the seasoned catfish fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until blackened and crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until fully cooked.
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