Cajun Style Blackened Catfish

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless catfish fillet
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• butter or oil (for cooking)

Directions

1. 1

   NOTES: You MUST use butter or oil; margarine will not work.

2. 2

   A large cast-iron skillet works best for this, but any large non-stick skillet will work.

3. 3

   This recipe will work with nearly any type of boneless fish fillets, but catfish seems to be one of the tastiest.

4. 4

   This recipe produces a LOT of smoke, so make sure you have a good vent above your stove, or open some doors and/or windows.

5. 5

   Mix all dry ingredients together.

6. 6

   Coat fillets evenly with mixture.

7. 7

   Heat small amount of butter or oil in skillet until hot.

8. 8

   Place fillets in skillet.

9. 9

   Cook 3-5 minutes on each side.

10. 10

    Change butter or oil if it gets too black.