Blackened drum

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Drumfish fillets, 1\" thick
1tablespoonPaprika
2tablespoonsSalt
1teaspoonOnion powder
teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonRed pepper
½teaspoonPepper, white
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonOregano
1tablespoonParsley

Directions

Mix above dry ingredients in a bowl. Dip the drum fillets in melted sweet cream butter and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, then drop into a very hot cast iron skillet. Cooking time is only 3 - 4 minutes per side; thinner fillets require less time. (A tablespoon of butter may be added to the skillet just before the seasoned fish to prevent sticking.) Also for: Try fillets of flounder, speck, grouper, amberjack, dolphin. Source: Lousiana Conservationist Mar/Apr 88 Recipe date: 04/25/88