Blackened Catfish

Blackened Catfish

Ingredients:

6 small fillets of catfish or tilapia

lots of butter

1.5 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp white pepper

1 tsp red cayenne pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

Combine all spices in a bowl.  All measurements are heaping spoonsfull. Rinse fillets and lay them out on a plate or other flat surface. Liberally sprinkle one side with spice mix. Gently rub the mix in. Flip fillets and season the other side the same way. When all fillets are ready, Melt about 3 tbsp butter in a large cast-iron skillet. Turn on the vent fan high because it will get smoky. Add fillets to the skillet (as many as will fit in one layer). Liberally continue to add butter as necessary. When the bottom has begun to turn black, flip the fish and cook other side. Once fish appears fully cooked and easily flakes, remove from pan and add next fillets, if applicable, constantly adding more butter as it dries.