Jeff's Blackened Catfish

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease a baking dish large enough to hold fish fillets in a single layer with no overlapping; set aside.

3. 3

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan over low heat.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, measure spices into a shallow dish, stirring well to combine.

5. 5

   Remove melted butter from heat and brush generously over catfish.

6. 6

   Dredge each fillet in spice mixture, coating both sides (or sprinkle spices on if less'heat' is desired).

7. 7

   Heat heavy skillet on medium-high; when skillet is hot, add fillets, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until slightly blackened.

8. 8

   Transfer catfish to prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Pour Italian dressing evenly over fillets (I don't use a full cup-- more like 2/3rds).

10. 10

    Bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, until fish flakes easily when scraped with the tines of a fork.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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