# Blackened Fish

> Screaming hot cast iron, melted butter, Cajun spices. Two minutes per side.

Recipe page: https://goodguteats.com/recipes/blackened-fish/

- Makes: 4 servings, 1 fillet each
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American

Total time: ~21m.

## Nutrition

Per serving, estimated from the ingredients: 208 calories, 22 g protein, 2 g carbs, 12 g fat, 1 g fiber.

## Ingredients (for 4 servings)

- 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)

Authentic Prudhomme technique: screaming hot cast iron is non-negotiable. Open your windows.

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