Cajun Blackened Catfish Fillets Food

BLACKENED CATFISH

Steps:

• Lay out catfish fillets in a single layer on a work surface and sprinkle with all-purpose seasoning on both sides; press seasoning into fish.
• Heavily coat the top side of the fish with blackening seasoning. Allow seasoning to sit until it begins to soak into the fish, about 10 minutes. Flip the fish over and repeat.
• Heat a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until you see a little smoke coming from it, 1-2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute; then add 2 tablespoons butter. Be sure the exhaust fan is turned on.
• Once butter is melted and bubbling, slowly lay in half the catfish fillets, angling them away from you to prevent spattering and being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Give the fish a little press with a metal spatula to be sure pieces are flat and in full contact with the pan. Cook fillets until browned and well crusted on underside and they release easily from pan (slide the spatula under them to check), 4-5 minutes. Then flip to cook second side to cook, an additional 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer fillets to a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Scrape out any burned-on spices from pan. Repeat to cook remaining fish, adding more oil and butter as needed.
• Serve hot with parsley scattered on top. Squeeze lemon wedges over fish if you like.

CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CATFISH

Steps:

• NOTES: You MUST use butter or oil; margarine will not work.
• A large cast-iron skillet works best for this, but any large non-stick skillet will work.
• This recipe will work with nearly any type of boneless fish fillets, but catfish seems to be one of the tastiest.
• This recipe produces a LOT of smoke, so make sure you have a good vent above your stove, or open some doors and/or windows.
• Mix all dry ingredients together.
• Coat fillets evenly with mixture.
• Heat small amount of butter or oil in skillet until hot.
• Place fillets in skillet.
• Cook 3-5 minutes on each side.
• Change butter or oil if it gets too black.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.