Blackened Catfish Filets
Blackened catfish fillets are a flavorful, spicy dish featuring a bold seasoning blend with paprika, onion, garlic, and red pepper. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or grilling outdoors, this dish offers a crispy crust and tender fish with a smoky, spicy kick that appeals to seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano in a shaker bottle; mix well.
- Spray a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat until very hot.
- Sprinkle the catfish fillets with the seasoning mixture on both sides.
- Cook the fillets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Alternatively, cook over hot coals on a grill.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).