Delicious Blackened Fish

This is not for the timid, it is very spicy, but if you like hot food this will not disappoint you.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  red snapper fillets or 4  other firm  fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 1 -2  teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
3. Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
4. Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
5. Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
6. Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.