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Barlow's Blackened Catfish Recipe

Experience the sizzling flavors of the South with Barlow's Blackened Catfish! This recipe delivers a quick and healthy Cajun catfish dish bursting with spices. Tender catfish fillets are perfectly blackened, then baked to flaky perfection. Served atop fluffy white rice, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that's low in fat. A perfect weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 367.5 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barlow's Blackened Catfish

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How to Make Barlow's Blackened Catfish

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a medium-sized (approximately 9x13 inch) baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush both sides of 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets with the melted butter.
  5. Generously rub the cayenne pepper mixture onto both sides of the catfish fillets.
  6. Heat a large heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil (vegetable or canola) to the hot skillet.
  7. Add catfish fillets to the hot skillet and sear for approximately 2 minutes per side, until nicely blackened. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
  8. Arrange the blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Italian-style salad dressing evenly over the fillets.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve immediately over a bed of fluffy white rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

39g

Carbs

2g

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