Blackened Catfish Recipe

Name: Blackened Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb catfish fillet; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

1 lb catfish fillet
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano

1
Place the fish fillets in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over them, let stand for 30 minutes.
2
Combine spices in a 9-inch pie plate.
3
Heat a cast iron skillet upside down over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until very hot.
4
Turn on vent fan during cooking to eliminate smoke.
5
Using a hot pad, turn pan right side up.
6
Remove fish fillets from oil and drain.
7
Dip each fillet into seasonings and coat each side evenly.
8
Put fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning only once.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb catfish fillet, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Blackened Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Catfish

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