Spicy Blackened Fried Catfish
Source of Recipe
David
List of Ingredients
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 catfish fillets (about 1 pound)
1 large garlic clove, sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
lemon wedges as an accompaniment
Recipe
In a small bowl combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne,
sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pat the catfish dry, and sprinkle
the spice mixture on both sides of the fillet, coating them well.
In a large skillet saute the garlic in the oil over moderately
high heat, stirring, until it is golden brown and discard the
garlic. Add the butter, heat it until the foam subsides, and in
the fat, saute the catfish for 4 minutes on each side, or until
it is cooked through. Transfer the catfish fillets with a slotted
spatula to 2 plates and serve them with the lemon wedges.
Place an empty 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until
bottom has a definite white haze and begins to smoke slightly.
Remove fish from refrigerator; dip 1 fillet in warm butter sauce,
coating well. Place fish in hot skillet, taking care that spits
and spatters do not burn you. Fish will sear and cook almost
immediately. Turn fillet over; blacken other side. Repeat with
remaining fillets.
Reserve remaining butter sauce. As fillets are cooked, place
them on individual plates; keep warm. Discard accumulated butter
sauce in skillet and charred bits between batches. When all
fillets have been cooked, wipe skillet clean and place empty
skillet back on heat. Add reserved butter sauce; carefully swirl
skillet 5 or 6 times to blacken butter. Remove pan from heat;
drizzle butter over each fillet. Garnish and serve hot.
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