Blackened Redfish(You May Substitute Catfish For The Redfish)

• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. ground red pepper
• 3/4 tsp. white pepper
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 c. margarine or butter (butter works better)
• 3 redfish fillets, 3/4-inch thick

1. In a small dish, stir together the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper, white pepper, black pepper, oregano and thyme; set aside.
2. Melt the margarine (or butter).
3. Dip the fish in melted oleo or butter, then sprinkle each side with about 1 teaspoon of spice mixture.
4. Place the coated fish in a single layer on a platter.
5. Place fish in a very hot skillet in which you have melted a little butter.
6. Keep skillet hot and cook until fish flakes with a fork (approximately 2 minutes on each side).
7. Each side will look black.
8. This causes quite a bit of smoke.
9. Some people prefer cooking this outside.

paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground red pepper, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, thyme, margarine, redfish fillets

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=797315 (may not work)