Blackened Catfish

PaulaG's Note:

I have always been a fan of catfish. We lived in Baton Rouge, LA several years ago and I became a fan of blackened catfish. This is a wonderful recipe that is quick to fix.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb catfish fillet
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[zaar junkie]

I thought this was a good recipe. I generally like spicy things, but I thought 1 tsp was just a bit much for the rub. If I make this again, I would reduce it to 3/4 tsp. Thanks for posting, it was first time cooking catfish, easy and yummy. EDIT: I used the leftover catfish in burritos the next day and they were great!

[BakinBaby]

Out of the catfish world! Nice bite, but not too much. We have a glasstop stove, so I cooked in a hot skillet for the cooking time suggested. Delish. Made for an Epicurean Queen for ZWT5. My pic isn't as nice as nimz, so I'll just post to the forum. Will certainly make again.

[TheGrumpyChef]

This was my first try at blackened catfish, and the 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper concerned me. So, to be sure my lips wouldn't catch fire, I only used 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne. Which turned out to be perfect for us. We have so much catfish on hand, and this is going to be a great alternative to the fried we have always had before. Thanks PaulaG for the recipe and great directions. Made for ZWT5 for the Saucy Senoritas.