Blackened Fish

Blackened Fish

Crispy, spiced fish with a bold, smoky crust and tender, moist interior.

⏱ 20 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 10 min cookEasyServes 4Cajun

Ingredients

  • •4 fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi or redfish), about 6 oz each
  • •2 tablespoons paprika
  • •1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • •1 tablespoon onion powder
  • •1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • •1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • •1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • •1 teaspoon black pepper
  • •1 teaspoon salt
  • •4 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. 1Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl to create the blackening seasoning.
  2. 2Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and coat both sides generously with the seasoning mixture.
  3. 3Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Add butter to the skillet and swirl to coat evenly.
  5. 5Place seasoned fish fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until a dark, crusty crust forms and the fish is cooked through.
  6. 6Transfer fish to plates and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

💡 Blackening spices need a hot pan and dry fish. Moist fillets steam, while low heat leaves paprika tasting raw instead of toasted.

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