Cajun Blackened Catfish

Bbq · 30 min · Fish · pescatarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lemon

Method

1. Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, and salt into a blackening spice.
2. Pat the catfish dry and coat both sides heavily with the spice blend.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high until nearly smoking and add the butter.
4. Cook the fillets until a dark crust forms and the fish flakes at 145°F, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5. Serve with lemon wedges.

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