Blackened Catfish with Lemon

5.00 (15)
⏱ 35 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Catfish

This recipe delivers a classic blackened catfish, a dish celebrated for its robust, spicy crust. Catfish fillets are first marinated in olive oil, then coated in a homemade blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and several peppers. They are seared in a very hot cast iron skillet for just a few minutes per side, creating a beautifully charred exterior while keeping the fish tender inside. It's a simple yet impressive main course that comes together quickly.

Blackened Catfish with Lemon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb catfish fillet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Method

  1. Put the catfish fillets into a large bowl and pour the olive oil over them, then allow them to rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix all the listed spices together in a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Place a cast iron skillet upside down and heat it for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes very hot.
  4. Remember to switch on your kitchen's extractor fan to manage any smoke produced while cooking.
  5. Carefully, using a hot pad, flip the skillet so it is right side up.
  6. Take the fish fillets out of the oil and let any excess drain away.
  7. Press each fillet into the prepared spice mixture, ensuring both sides get an even coating.
  8. Lay the coated fillets in the preheated skillet and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, flipping just once.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium405200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCatfish
AuthorPaulaG