Barlow S Blackened Catfish Recipe

Ingredients for Barlow S Blackened Catfish

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Catfish Fillet
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Italian Salad Dressing

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.