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    Blackened Catfish

    Catfish fillets coated in a bold Cajun-Texan spice blend and seared until dark and crusty on the outside, flaky inside.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Blackened catfish is where Louisiana’s blackening technique meets Texas Gulf waters — catfish fillets coated in a bold, spicy blend and seared in a screaming-hot cast-iron pan until the outside is dark and crusty and the inside is flaky and sweet.

    Chef Emily presents Blackened Catfish

    Gulf catfish, blackened and bold

    Catfish fillets crusted with a bold Cajun-Texan spice blend and seared until dark and flaky.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, pepper, and salt in a shallow dish.
    2. Brush each fillet generously with melted butter and dredge in the spice blend, coating both sides.
    3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
    4. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until the crust is dark and the fish flakes easily.
    5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Open the windows — blackening makes a little smoke, and that's how you know it's working. Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and don't crowd the fillets.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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