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Blackened Catfish Fillets
Photo: Gregor Moser

Blackened Catfish Fillets

14 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

185
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Fat
20g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash of Salt
  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • For garnish: Lemon wedges
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Directions

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1. Heat a large, cast-iron skillet or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes.

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2. Mix paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano and salt in a small bowl. Place melted butter in a shallow dish. Dip fillets in melted butter, then sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.

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3. Place fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until blackened and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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