Blackened Fish Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Fish Recipe
Description
This Blackened Fish Recipe begins by mixing a balanced blend of smoked paprika, cayenne, onion and garlic powders, and herbs to create a distinctive spice rub. The fish fillets, such as Icelandic cod, are brushed with melted butter and generously coated with the seasoning on one side before pan-searing. Cooking in a well-heated cast iron skillet quickly forms a deeply colored crust due to the spices and butter, imparting complex flavor and a slightly charred texture. The fish is flipped and cooked further to ensure it is fully cooked through and flaky.
The smoking and heat from the paprika and cayenne define the flavor profile, while the butter helps to keep the fish tender and juicy. The method relies on high heat and quick cooking to achieve the blackened effect without overcooking the fish.
This dish can be served as a simple seafood entrée, paired with vegetables, rice, or potatoes. The extra seasoning blend can be stored separately for future use, allowing repeat servings with consistent flavor.
Ingredients
FOR THE BLACKENING SEASONING
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder use more for spicier blend
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
FOR THE FISH
- 4 fish fillets 6 ounces each, skinless - I used Icelandic cod today, but any fish fillet will do
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
- Brush one side of each fish fillet generously with melted butter.
- Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down.
- Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
- Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
- Flip the fish fillet and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
- Serve!
Notes
- Store leftover blackening seasoning in airtight containers to keep it fresh for future recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2599IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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