Blackened Catfish

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of Cajun seasoning 
• 1 tablespoon of paprika 
• 1 tablespoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder 
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of thyme 
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 skinless catfish fillets 
• 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of fresh herb leaves 

Directions

1. Stir the first 8 ingredients in a bowl together. 
2. Sprinkle salt over the fish and let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. 
4. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 cup of spice mixture and press spice in.
5. Add butter to skillet and swirl to coat.
6. Cook each fillet for 2-3 minutes per side. 
7. Remove fish to serving plates.
8. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and lemon juice. 

Source — www.cookinglight.com
Prepared by Joseph Joslin
Louisiana Anthology
March 18, 2020