Cajun Blackened Fish

• 1 1/2 lbs catfish, filets
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder

1. Mix pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, ground thyme, file powder, and mustard powder together in a small bowl to create the Cajun Blackening Mix.
2. Pour the Cajun spice mix on a tray.
3. Press the fish into the Cajun spice mix on both sides.
4. Fry in a hot cast iron pan coated with oil and sear until fish is cooked and spices are blackened.
5. Serve with your favorite cajun side dishes.

black pepper, paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion powder, ground thyme, file powder, mustard powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-blackened-fish-442947 (may not work)