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Cajun Blackened Catfish

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20 min

Cajun Blackened Catfish

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Time

20 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

466

Rating

4.00★ (70)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This is a blackened catfish recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His friendly family welcomed me in many years ago, and we have swapped many Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt: 1 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 1 tsp
  • ground cayenne pepper: 1 tsp
  • garlic powder: 1 tsp
  • onion powder: 1 tsp
  • paprika: 1 tsp
  • parsley: 1 tsp (dried)
  • oregano: 0.5 tsp (dried)
  • thyme: 0.5 tsp (dried)
  • catfish fillets, skinned: 4 piece (4 ounce)
  • unsalted butter: 0.75 cup

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Mix together salt, black and cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, oregano, and thyme in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined. Press catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
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  2. Melt butter in a bowl and set aside.
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  3. Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup melted butter into the skillet.
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  4. When butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe the smoke.
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  5. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup butter over the catfish.
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