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Blackened Catfish

A bold, smoky dish featuring catfish fillets coated in a fiery spice blend and seared until crispy. Serve with your choice of fresh vegetables or starch for a versatile main course.

27
min
4
servings
609
kcal
35.1g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Catfish fillets4 fillets (6 oz each)
Thyme0.5 tsp dried
Salt0.75 tsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Fresh lemon1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

1

Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels and set aside.

2

In a shallow bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, and salt.

3

Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

4

Coat each catfish fillet generously on both sides with the spice blend.

5

Carefully place fillets in the hot skillet and sear for 4–5 minutes until a dark crust forms on the bottom.

6

Flip fillets and sear for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through and the second side is dark and crispy.

7

Transfer blackened catfish to serving plates alongside your choice of cooked starch and side vegetable.

8

Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories609 kcal
Protein35.1 g
Carbohydrate69.3 g
Fat21.2 g
Fibre1.9 g
Sodium731.1 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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