Name: Blackened Catfish with Cajun Spice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 8 oz Catfish fillets; 1 tbsp Avocado oil; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Onion powder; 0.25 tsp Dried thyme; 0.25 tsp Dried oregano; 0.13 tsp Cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp Sea salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 1 medium Zucchini; 0.5 medium Red bell pepper; 1 tsp Olive oil; 0.5 whole Lemon

Nutrition

Per serving

491 calories

Protein: 43g; 34% of calories
Carbs: 19g; 15% of calories
Fat: 29g; 52% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

Pat the catfish fillets completely dry with a paper towel to ensure a proper crisp sear.
In a small bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.
Press the spice mixture firmly onto both sides of the catfish fillets until they are evenly and heavily coated.
Heat the avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke.
Carefully place the catfish in the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the spice crust is blackened and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is searing, heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced zucchini and red bell pepper for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Plate the blackened catfish alongside the sautéed vegetables and finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.

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