Blackened Catfish

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Stir together Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme and cayenne

Step 2

2. Sprinkle fish with salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Drizzle with oil

Step 3

3. Heat a large cast iron or heavy saucepan over high until screaming hot

Step 4

4. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/4 cup spice mixture, pressing to adhere

Step 5

5. Add butter to skillet and swirl to coat

Step 6

6. Place fillets in skillet and cook for two minutes. Flip fillets and cook two to three minutes. The spices will have formed a highly colored crust in varying shades of sunset and midnight black. The fish is done when it flakes apart under gentle pressure of your finger

Step 7

7. Remove flays to serving plates and sprinkle evenly with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges