Blackened Fish

Blackened fish seasoned with paprika, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, cumin, and thyme cooked in a hot cast iron pan until charred and flavorful.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
• 6 (4 ounce) fillets trout

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat a heavy cast iron pan on high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the pan is heating, pour 3/4 cup melted butter into a shallow dish. Dip each fillet into butter, turning once to coat both sides. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture; gently pat mixture onto fish.

Step 4

Working in batches, place fillets into the hot pan without crowding. Carefully pour about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each fillet. Cook until fish has a charred bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn fillets and spoon about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each. Continue cooking until bottoms are charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining fish.