Description
Learn how to make the perfect Crispy Blackened Catfish with our easy-to-follow recipe. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml)
- 4 (113 g) catfish fillets, skinned
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, oregano, and thyme in a shallow dish, ensuring they blend well. Coat the catfish fillets thoroughly in this spice blend.
- Melt the vegetable oil in a separate container and put it aside.
- Set up an outdoor heating source, like a portable burner or a grill’s side burner. Ignite the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet on top, heating it to a high temperature. Add around 1/4 cup of the melted vegetable oil to the skillet.
- Once the oil is smoking hot, place the catfish fillets in the skillet. Cook until the seasoning forms a crust on the fillets and the fish turns opaque and flakes easily, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Avoid inhaling the smoke.
- For serving, drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup of vegetable oil over the catfish.
Notes
- Ensure the catfish fillets are evenly coated with the spice blend for maximum flavor in each bite.
- Use a large cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a crispy crust on the fillets.
- Exercise caution when adding the catfish fillets to the hot oil to prevent splattering and potential burns.
