Blackened Catfish...

[usamarshal]

Anyone know any recipes for blackened catfish? I really love having this at Cracker Barrell and want to know how to make it. I also love blackened grouper sandwhiches. Thanks for any ideas and input, Skip

[jeffmo]

it's really easy but you will probably want to do it outside on a grill since there's alot of smoke!
this is how i was taught to make it.
use a large cast iron skillet
put in on the grill over high heat
melt a stick of butter or margerine in a bowl big enough to put a couple of fillets in
dunk the fillets in the butter then coat them with the blackening seasoning(so it will seal the fillets and the inner moisture will cook them).
put a couple tablespoons of butter in the skillet & melt
place the fillets in the skillet,blacken on one side then turn them over and blacken on the other side.
this is great with walleye and grouper too!!
enjoy! :)

[misfit]

it's about as simple as jeffmo put it.if you want to make your own seasoning,there are plenty of recipes.just google up blackened catfish for those.
but the cooking is basic.2-3 minutes per side in a hot cast iron skillet.just be careful when you toss the butter in,cause it could possibly flame:eek:
and as jeff said,OUTSIDE :D

[usamarshal]

Hey, thanks guys...I'll make sure to try that this weekend for BBQ...;)...getting hungry just thinking about it!!!

[lazy]

BLACKENED FISH

Ingredients


2 TBSP PAPRIKA
1/2 TSP THYME
2 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP OREGANO
1 TSP ONION POWDER
1/2 TSP ROSEMARY
1 TSP GARLIC POWDER
1 TSP CAYENNE PEPPER
1/2 TSP WHITE PEPPER
1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER
BUTTER, MELTED
6 - 8 FISH FILLETS
Instructions


1. COMBINE ALL SEASONINGS (EXCEPT THE FISH AND BUTTER )
PREHEAT SKILLET TO 500 DEG.( IT CAN NOT BE TOO HOT )
DIP FISH IN BUTTER AND COVER WITH SEASONING. PLACE INTO SKILLET SEASONING SIDE DOWN.

2. COOK FOR APPROX 2-3 MIN. ON EACH SIDE.

It's best fixed outside like misfit suggested. Set a large cast iron skillet in a bed of hot charcoal and let it get hot before starting. The skillet can not be to hot.

[BrianSipe17]

There is a great seasoning sold in many stores called Blackened Redfish Magic. I have used it many times on cod, etc.

[tomb]

The only bad thing about blackened mixes is all the salt. I use the same recipe as lazy minus the salt. Good Stuff!!!!!!!

[usamarshal]

Tried the recipe with the butter and Redfish Blackened Seasoning....I tell you what....the wife and I loved it...can't get any better than that.