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Blackened Fish

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring fish coated in a blend of spices and seared to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 fillets fish (such as catfish, tilapia, or salmon) skinless
Blackening Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or clarified butter

Method
 

Prepare the Fish
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the blackening spice mix.
  3. Rub the spice mix generously over both sides of the fish fillets.
Cook the Fish
  1. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the fish fillets in the skillet.
  3. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a blackened crust.
  4. Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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