Blackened Catfish Recipe
Catfish fillet blackened on the grill, served with rice.
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Catfish
For the Rice
Method
Preparing the Blackened Catfish
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
- 2
- 3
Generously coat both sides of each fillet with the blackening seasoning.
- 4
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook the catfish for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice blackened crust.
- 7
Remove the fillets from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking the Rice
- 8
In a medium saucepan, combine the white rice, water, and salt.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- 10
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 11
Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- 12
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.