Jeff's Blackened Catfish

Dive into bold, Southern-inspired flavors with Jeff's Blackened Catfish, a quick and easy recipe that brings restaurant-quality seafood straight to your table in just 20 minutes. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and a touch of cayenne pepper for heat, this dish delivers a crispy, flavorful crust thanks to a searing-hot cast-iron skillet. The tender, flaky catfish fillets are finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, adding a bright citrusy kick to balance the richness. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, Jeff's Blackened Catfish pairs beautifully with simple sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables. Get ready to impress with this easy, crowd-pleasing blackened fish recipe that’s bursting with spice and zest!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets Catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 wedges Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackened seasoning.

Step 2

Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

Coat both sides of each catfish fillet generously with the blackened seasoning. Press the seasoning onto the fish to ensure it sticks well.

Step 4

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

Step 6

Place one or two fillets in the skillet (depending on the size of your pan) and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is deeply browned and blackened.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fillets using a fish spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the cooked fillets from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining butter and fish.

Step 9

Serve the blackened catfish hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(517.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	904.9

Total Fat 61.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 404mg	0%
Sodium 2583.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.3g
Protein 77.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.9mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1669.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 7.1%