Blackened Catfish Recipe

Name: Blackened Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon thyme; 6 catfish fillets; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
6 catfish fillets
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

1
Heat a large cast iron skillet (recommended) or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes.
2
In a small bowl stir together first 8 ingredients.
3
Dip catfish into melted butter and coat both sides of fish with spice mixture, using about 1 T spice mixture for each fillet.
4
Place fish on waxed paper.
5
Place 3 fillets at a time in hot skillet.
6
Drizzle each fillet with 1 T melted butter.
7
Cook over high heat about 2 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
8
Serve immediately.

434

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic 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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