Pan Fried Cajun Blackened Catfish
This spicy, buttery pan fried Cajun blackened catfish takes just 15 MINUTES to make and is melt-in-your mouth tender and flavorful!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 160kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound catfish fillets (about 4-6 fillets)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Coat the catfish fillets in the blackened seasoning and salt.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium high heat and add the butter.
- Add the catfish filets to the melted butter and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the catfish over and cook on the other side for 5 minutes until the flesh is flaky.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- You want to use enough blackened seasoning to coat all sides of the fish.
- The seasoning tends to smoke when cooking, so it is best to turn on a fan and/or open a window to prevent the smoke alarm from going off. If the pan starts to smoke too much while cooking, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of butter and reduce the heat just slightly.
- The catfish can be substituted with other types of fish or seafood like catfish (see post above for examples of fish that can be used).
- You can also place the skillet on a grill to heat it to avoid smoking out your house.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 160kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2495mg | Potassium: 405mg | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg