Blackened Cajun Catfish
Category: Seafood Dishes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 (6oz) catfish fillets
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
Directions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until hot.
- While pan heats, rinse fillets and pat dry. Mix oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- In another small bowl, combine thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Brush fillets on both sides with oil and sprinkle evenly with seasoning mix.
- Place fillets, skin side up in pan. Cook on both sides until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes total.
- Remove catfish from skillet and hold warm. Pour wine and any into pan.
- Bring to a boil and spoon over catfish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 200, Fat 11g, Cholesterol 116mg, Sodium 983mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Sugar 0g, Fiber 0g, Protein 21g