Blackened Catfish

When you find a spice mixture you like, double or triple the recipe, and save the extra to use with other seafood (such as shrimp), chicken, pork, or even potatoes.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 4 (6 ounce)  farm-raised catfish fillets
• 2  teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the fish with the paprika mixture.
2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add fish; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.