Blackened Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Blackening Spice Mix
To Serve
Method
Preparation of Catfish
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the catfish fillets and coat them well on both sides. Cover and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Blackening Spice Mix
- 2
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried oregano until well combined.
Cooking the Catfish
- 3
Heat the Skillet
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Apply the Spice Mix
Remove the catfish from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Generously coat both sides of each fillet with the prepared spice mix.
- 5
To Serve
- 6
Serve
Remove the catfish from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Serve hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
