Michael jordan's blackened catfish

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesCatfish fillet
2tablespoonsOlive oil
¼cupCajun Spice, separate
Recipe
½cupCAJUN CREAM SAUCE
2tablespoonsCornstarch
¼cupWater
teaspoonShallots, chop
2tablespoonsDry white wine
½tablespoonCajun Spice
1tablespoonGumbo file powder
½teaspoonSalt
2cupsHeavy cream

Directions

FISH-Preheat a cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot.

Coat catfish with oil and dredge in Cajun Spice. Cook catfish in skillet, turning, until blackened on the outside but flaky and moist within. Transfer to a serving plate and top with CAJUN CREAM SAUCE-In a bowl combine well cornstarch and water. In a saucepan cook shallots in wine over moderate heat until softened. Add Cajun Spice, file powder and salt and combine well. Stir in cream and heat, stirring. Add cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.

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