Name: Cajun Blackened Catfish Fillets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 8 oz raw catfish fillet; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 0.5 cup canned black beans; 0.5 cup raw red bell pepper; 0.5 cup raw yellow onion; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 wedge lemon

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

In a small bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper to create the blackened seasoning.
Pat the raw catfish fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure the spices stick and the fish sears properly.
Coat both sides of the fillets generously with the spice mixture, pressing it firmly into the flesh.
Heat the avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
Carefully place the seasoned fillets in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and the fish is opaque and flaky.
Remove the catfish from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate to rest.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper and yellow onion, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until they are slightly softened and charred.
Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, cooking for another 2 minutes until warmed through while scraping up any remaining spices from the pan.
Plate the catfish over the bean and pepper sauté and serve immediately with a fresh lemon wedge.

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