blackened catfish creole style (sallye)

How To Make blackened catfish creole style (sallye)

• 1

  Rinse the catfish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
• 2

  Place the spices in a spice or coffee grinder and grind until they are powdery. Let set for a minute until dust settles.
• 3

  Line a cooking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper. .
• 4

  Place butter in microwave for 10-15 seconds, just long enough to melt. Remove from microwave and add the tequila, liquid smoke (optional), and spices to the butter, and whisk until well blended.
• 5

  Heavily coat each fillet on all sides with the butter/spice mixture. Place each coated fillet on the sheet. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes before cooking.
• 6

  Place cast iron skillet on medium high heat. When skillet is smoking hot, carefully slide the fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Flip the fish carefully with a wide spatula to keep it from falling apart.
• 7

  IMPORTANT: DO NOT TRY TO FLIP THE FISH IF IT IS STILL STICKING TO THE SKILLET. IT WILL RELEASE WHEN IT IS READY TO BE TURNED.
• 8

  !!! SMOKE ALARM ALERT !!! IF YOU DON'T TURN YOUR VENT FAN ON AND OPEN A WINDOW, YOUR SMOKE ALARM WILL PROBABLY SCREAM AT YOU. IF YOU HAVE A SMALL FAN, YOU MIGHT WANT TO TURN IT ON TO ALSO DEFLECT SOME OF THE HEAT AND SMOKE.
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  Additional note: You can use this same recipe to broil this fish in your oven. Same instructions apply, cook each side under broiler for -4 minutes, turning once. .
• 10

  Serve immediately with your choice of sides. Garnish with lemon slices https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/tartar-sauce.html?p=67 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/cocktail-sauce-by-sallye.html?p=64
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