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Blackened Catfish - Cajun-Spiced Catfish

Name: Blackened Catfish - Cajun-Spiced Catfish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: cajun
Ingredients: 4 piece catfish fillets; 2 tbsp cajun spice blend (paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, thyme); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp butter; 1 piece lemon; 1 handful fresh parsley

Catfish fillet coated in a blackening spice blend and pan-seared to create a crispy, flavorful crust while keeping the inside tender and moist.

22 min2 servings380 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

4 piece catfish fillets
2 tbsp cajun spice blend (paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, thyme)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter
1 piece lemon
1 handful fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1
Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix the cajun spice blend, salt, and pepper together on a shallow plate.
Step 3
Coat each fillet on both sides with the spice mixture.
Step 4
Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Step 5
Place the fillets in the skillet and cook 5-6 minutes on each side until the crust is golden.
Step 6
Serve with fresh lemon juice and parsley.

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