Semi-Blackened Catfish

This is a healthier spin on a southern classic dish. Most people fry fish because they were brought up eating fried fish. Additionally, most southern cooks add all types of pork meats to their greens to add 'flavor'. It might taste good today, but I promise it wont look good years down the line. Let vegetables be vegetables!!!

Anywho, this recipe is for the Blackened catfish and is oh so deelish!!

Ingredients
4 Fresh Catfish Fillets (I always prefer fresh over frozen)
2 T Canola Oil
2 tsp Sea Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper
2 T Magic Seafood Seasoning Blend (This stuff is soooo awesome. You'll thank me later :))

Directions

1.) Mix the seasonings in a small bowl.
2.) Heat large skillet to medium-high heat and add the canola oil.
3.) While the skillet is heating, season both side of the fish with the seasoning mixture. (Be sure to pat the seasoning into the fish)
4.) Add the fillets to the skillet and cook for 8 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 mins. (Raw catfish is a no no. Make sure your fish is cooked through or else, yuck)
5.) Drain the catfish on a paper towel for a few seconds and serve with your sides. Enjoy.



The recipe for Kale is listed on the blog already, and the cornbread muffins are every southern person's favorite, Jiffy :)