Blackened Fish

Submitted by AniSarit

"If you like red snapper, then use it here - I think it's fabulous. The spice rub can be used on anything - it's the best I've ever tasted! I make 3 fillets for 2 people because it's so good!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 3 fillets

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (based on preference)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 3 fish fillets (I love red snapper, but use anything you like)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• cooking oil
• lemon wedge

directions

1. Mix first 8 ingredients together, and drench the fish in the mixture.
2. Drizzle with melted butter and sauté in a very hot (not burning), heavy (cast iron!) skillet until blackened, only a few minutes per side.
3. Turn and repeat on other side.
4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Reviews

[Don U.]

Used 1/4th t cayenne it was just right for me. It was still plenty hot. It was great. I will be making it Again soon

 

[Sharon J.]

I've used this seasoning twice on catfish fillets. My husband and I are fans of fried catfish but after trying this recipe I will not choose fried over blackened. Delicious!

 

[JoftheZ]

Great, perfect & authentic recipe. :)

 

[cyberpony]

This was just perfect. Spicy and full flavoured. Will use this recipe again and again.

 

[gailanng]

Delicious and reminds me of the cutest riddle: Q: What's the difference between Cajun zoos and other zoos? A: In front of each exhibit, other zoos have a plaque with the name of the animals, its habitat, etc. Cajun zoos have a plaque with the name of the animal---and its recipe. (It's a riddle...just a riddle.)