Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Crawdad Hole
Time30m
Serves4

Catfish fillet coated with spices and seared to perfection.

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Ingredients

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Catfish Fillet

Spice Mix

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Mix

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, and oregano. Mix well until all spices are evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Coat the Catfish

    Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mix generously over both sides of each fillet, ensuring an even coating.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Pan

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.

  2. 4

    Sear the Catfish

    Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fillets are blackened and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Remove the catfish from the skillet and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fillets.

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