Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Honey J's Southern Eatery
Time30m
Serves4

Served with two sides.

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Catfish

For the Sides

Method

For the Blackened Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Mix

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create a seasoning blend.

  2. 2

    Season the Catfish

    Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of each fillet generously with the spice mix.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the Catfish

    Add the seasoned catfish fillets to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the fish is blackened and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the blackened catfish and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

For the Sides

  1. 6

    Prepare the Green Beans

    In a pot of boiling salted water, add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Green Beans

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the drained green beans, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

  3. 8

    Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

    In a large pot, combine the mashed potatoes with milk, salt, and black pepper. Heat over low heat, stirring until creamy and heated through.

  4. 9

    Serve the Sides

    Serve the sautéed green beans alongside the creamy mashed potatoes as the side dishes.

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