Blackened Fish Fillets Recipe
- 2 lb Fish fillets, 1/2 to 3/4" thick
- 3/4 c. Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Paprika
- 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp White pepper
- 1 tsp Onion pwdr
- 1 tsp Garlic pwdr
- 1/2 tsp Dry thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dry oregano
- 1 dsh Cumin
- 1.
- Mix dry ingredients on large plate.
- 2.
- Heat butter in heavy skillet (don't use lightweight or possibly non-stick skillet).
- Pour off all but 3 Tbsp.
- into 9 x 12 x 1 pan.
- 3.
- TURN ON HOOD VENT and turn heat to high.
- 4.
- Dip each fillet in melted butter (in the 9 x 12 pan) and then dip in the dry ingredients, patting the fillets by hand.
- 5.
- Cook fish on each side for 2 to 3 min, being careful when turning them over.
- The fish will look charred - "blackened" - and there may be some smoke, but not an excessive amount.
- The blackening forms a spicy, crunchy coating, sealing in moisture and flavor.
- NOTES : Use any type of fish you prefer - swordfish, redfish, whitefish, tuna, etc.
butter, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, white pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, cumin
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/blackened-fish-fillets-86887 (may not work)