Blackened Fish

• 1 tsp
  Smoked Paprika
• ½ tsp
  Paprika
• ¼ tsp
  Cayenne Pepper
• ½ tsp
  Dried Oregano
• ½ tsp
  Dried Thyme
• Black Pepper
• Salt
• 4 tbsp
  Unsalted Butter
• 4
  Cod (Generic)
• 1
  Lemon

Steps

1. Combine 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, ½ tsp Paprika, ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper, ½ tsp Dried Oregano, ½ tsp Dried Thyme, ½ tsp Black Pepper, and ½ tsp Salt in a small bowl. Alternatively, use 1 1/2 tbsp of the Cajun Seasoning.

   ~2m

2. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until screaming hot. Open your windows. This will smoke.

   ~5m

3. While the pan heats, melt 4 T Butter in a shallow dish. Pat 4 Cod completely dry with paper towels. Keep the fish cold until the last moment.

   ~3m

4. Dip each fillet in melted butter to coat both sides.

   ~1m

5. Sprinkle the spice blend on both sides.

   ~1m

6. Lay Cod in the hot skillet. They will smoke aggressively. Spoon a little extra melted Butter over the top of each fillet. Cook without moving until the underside is deeply charred.

   ~3m

7. Flip once.

   ~1m

8. Spoon melted butter over the top.

   ~1m

9. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork.

   ~3m

10. Serve immediately with 1 Lemon.

    ~1m