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Will Chiong
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Blackened Catfish

Blackened Catfish
CajunEntree
July 08, 2019

This is a low-carb, flavorful, healthy dish that can be made quickly for a weeknight dinner. It pairs great with almost any vegetable side, like blanched sugar snap peas, steamed broccoli, or okra.

  • 2 servings
  • 5 mins
  • 15 mins
  • 20 mins

    • Ingredients

    • 2 (8-ounce) catfish fillets
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1/2 ounce cilantro, leaves, chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 lime
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 tbsp cumin, ground
    • 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves
    • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tbsp black pepper, ground
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • to taste salt

    Tools I Used

    Lodge 12" Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
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    Instructions

    1. Step 1
      Melt the butter in a ramekin in the microwave on low heat. Mix in the chopped cilantro leaves, minced garlic, the juice of half the lime, and a pinch of salt. Transfer to the fridge or freezer to re-congeal.
    2. Step 2
      In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cumin, dried thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, and black pepper with a generous pinch of salt to create the blackened seasoning.
    3. Step 3
      Pat the catfish fillets dry and coat them in the blackened seasoning on both sides.
    4. In a medium-high heated grill or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil.
    5. Step 5
      Place the catfish fillets down on the grill. Grill for about 5 minutes, or until the visible part of the fish begins to turn white.
    6. Step 6
      Use a thin metal spatula to flip the fish carefully on to the other side, without displacing too much of the blackened seasoning.
    7. Step 7
      Grill for another 5-7 minutes, until the fish flesh begins to flake. Transfer to a plate.
    8. Step 8
      Top with the cilantro lime butter and serve with the remaining lime wedges.
    Will Chiong

    Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.