Not Lackin' on the Blackenin' Catfish

This is a really quick and easy recipe for blackened catfish. It's by Guy Fieri and you should be warned it is suuuuper spicy! I loved it!

the recipe:

The blackened spice mixture:

2 tbs paprika

1 tsp cayenne

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp sea salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

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4 catfish fillets

2 tbs canola oil

2 tbs butter

4 lemon wedges

All the ingredients are really easy to find so no horror stories here! :) I did double the recipe though because I was making twice the amount called for...it was enough to cover the fish plus enough extra to store for another batch later! On a random note: is it just me or does cumin smell like really bad body odor????

Step 1: dredge the fillets in the blackened spice mixture and set aside

Step 2: heat a large saute pan over high heat until white hot

Uuuummm, what is white hot? I looked all over the place but couldn't find a good definition! I decided it meant when the pan is really REALLY hot! I tested it by occasionally flicking water on it from my fingers...when it almost immediately evaporated I counted it as white hot.

Step 3: add oil to pan, when it starts to slightly smoke add fillets...in batches...don't crowd pan! Cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes

step 4: top each fillet with 1/2 tbs of butter and serve with a lemon wedge!

Really easy and super good! Remember: It's really spicy!!!

I served this with the fried green tomatoes and black eyed peas (cooked with peppered bacon). Of course, because it is so spicy, I also served with a nice glass of sweet tea!