Classic Blackened Catfish

This classic blacked catfish recipe brings back memories of my college days in New Orleans, when I used to make it at least once a week. Little did I know then that I was making a sustainable pick! I'll warn you from experience—your fire alarm will probably go off, so have a towel handy to fan the smoke away. Well, it's supposed to be blackened, right?

Ingredients

4 6-ounce catfish fillets
2 tablespoons Cajun Spice Mix (see recipe below)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Cajun Spice Mix

3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Rub each side of fillets with Cajun Spice Mix. Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Cajun Spice Mix

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Servings:

Note: Leftover spice mix can be stored in a sealed jar for up to three months.

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