Blackened catfish (cajun style)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾teaspoonWhite pepper
½teaspoonThyme
1tablespoonPaprika
1teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonOnion powder
¾teaspoonBlack pepper
½teaspoonOregano
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonRed pepper; (cayenne)

Directions

SEASONING MIX

Cook outdoors: ½ lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted Preheat cast iron skillet on outdoor-cooker at least 10 minutes, until a white ash forms in skillet bottom.

Thoroughly combine seasoning mix in a small bowl. Dip fillets in melted butter so that both sides are well coated. Then sprinkle seasoning mix generously and evenly on both sides of fillets, putting it in by hand.

Place in hot skillet and add 1 tablespoon of butter over the top of fillets. (Caution - butter will flame.) Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until charred. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serves 6.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 628 by "Joe" <Broutek@...> on Jan 29, 1998