Blackened Catfish

An original, easy recipe from Shop by Aisle.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

1. Mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt together in a small bowl to make the spice blend.
2. Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, then press both sides firmly into the spice blend until fully coated.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 3 minutes until very hot and just starting to smoke.
4. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, then immediately lay the fillets in the pan.
5. Cook fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side without moving them, until a dark crust forms and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges or your favorite side.

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