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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preparation
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the catfish fillets in the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Cooking Options
You can choose to broil, fry, or blacken the catfish.
- 4
- 5
Frying
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated fillets for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Blackening
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot. Sprinkle additional cayenne pepper on the fillets before placing them in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the cooked catfish before serving.
