Barlow's Blackened Catfish

Cajun catfish served up with just the right touch of spices and flavor. This entree is perfect for a quick, excellent way to taste the unique flavor of catfish mixed with the traditional method of down south cooking, just without all the fat. Serve on top of white rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1 pound catfish fillets
• 2 teaspoons pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2

In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.

Step 4

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.

Step 5

Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.