blackened cajun catfish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cheryl Howard
Bryant, AR

Great served over brown rice with black bean and corn salsa on top.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For blackened cajun catfish

  • 4
    catfish filets
  • 1/3 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground red pepper

How To Make blackened cajun catfish

  • 1
    Heat large cast iron skillet over high heat for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Rinse fillets and pat dry. Mix dry seasonings in a freezer bag. Brush both sides of fillets with lemon juice and butter. Sprinkle each side with spice mixture. Place 2 fillets, rounded side down, in hot skillet. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 2-3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested ith a fork. Repeat procedure with remaining fillets.
  • 3
    Serve over brown rice with bean or fruit salsa.

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