Blackened Catfish
A quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring catfish fillets coated in a homemade spice blend and pan-seared to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or clarified butter)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the fillets, coating them well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Once hot, carefully place the fillets in the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is cooked through and has a nice blackened crust.
- Remove from heat and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
You can substitute any firm white fish if catfish is unavailable. For a sweeter spice mix, add a pinch of sugar.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/blackened-catfish/