Garlic-Heavy Blackened Catfish
A savory variation using roasted garlic powder and fresh minced garlic in the butter baste.
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Ingredients
- 4 large catfish fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon wedges(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the catfish fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the roasted garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Generously coat both sides of each fillet with the dry spice mixture, pressing it into the flesh.
- 4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in the fresh minced garlic; set aside for basting.
- 5
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is extremely hot and just starting to smoke.
- 6
Place the fillets in the dry skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is charred and black.
- 7
Flip the fish and immediately pour the garlic butter over the fillets while they cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Remove from heat once the fish flakes easily and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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