Cajun Blackened Catfish

Blackened catfish fillets are coated in spice and pan-fried in a hot cast-iron skillet for a classically Cajun dish that's quick, easy, and tasty.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Mix together salt, black and cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, oregano, and thyme in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined. Press catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.

Step 3

Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup melted butter into the skillet.

Step 4

To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup butter over the catfish.

Step 5

When butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe the smoke.