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Blackened Catfish

20 min
10 min prep
10 min cook

Serves 6

3gCarbs
39gFat
25gProtein

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp Lemon pepper marinade
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 6 Farm raised catfish fillets
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 2 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted

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  • Item, Fresh Thyme. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.06.
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  • Item, Weber Just Add Juice Lemon Pepper Marinade Mix. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.04.
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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Onion Powder. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.56.
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  • Item, H-E-B Fish Market Fresh Catfish Fillet. Quantity: 6 eachs. Price: $26.46.
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  • Item, H-E-B California Garlic Powder. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.68.
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  • Item, Central Market Organics Ground Cayenne Pepper. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
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  • Item, Southern Style Spices Bulk Smoked Sweet Spanish Paprika. Quantity: 0.25 lbs. Price: $4.13.
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  • Item, Fresh Basil. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.06.
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  • Item, H-E-B Coarse Kosher Salt. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.60.
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  • Item, H-E-B Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.08.
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat (usually takes about 10 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper marinade, thyme and basil.
  3. Keep fillets refrigerated until ready to use. Dip each fillet in the melted butter, so that both sides are well coated.
  4. Sprinkle seasoning mix on both sides. Use 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix per fillet, patting in by hand.
  5. Place seasoned fillet on wax paper while preparing others.
  6. When done, place three fillets in a hot skillet. Drizzle each with one tablespoon of melted butter. There will be a lot of smoke, so kitchen should be well ventilated.
  7. Cook quickly, about two minutes per side. Remove to a warm platter.
  8. Repeat process with remaining fillets. Add salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    470
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 39g
    • 60%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 21g
    • 105%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 165mg
    • 55%
  • Sodium
    • 1170mg
    • 49%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 3g
    • 1%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 0g
  • Protein
    • 25g
  • Vitamin C
    • 2%
  • Calcium
    • 2%
  • Iron
    • 6%
  • Vitamin A
    • 40%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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