Blackened Fish
Description
Blackened fish seasoned with paprika, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, cumin, and thyme cooked in a hot cast iron pan until charred and flavorful.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon paprika
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon white pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
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6 (4 ounce) fillets trout
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Mix together paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.
3
Heat a heavy cast iron pan on high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes. While the pan is heating, pour 3/4 cup melted butter into a shallow dish.
4
Dip each fillet into butter, turning once to coat both sides.
5
Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture; gently pat mixture onto fish.
6
Working in batches, place fillets into the hot pan without crowding. Carefully pour about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each fillet. Cook until fish has a charred bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn fillets and spoon about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each.
7
Continue cooking until bottoms are charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining fish. Serve and enjoy!