Blackened Fish Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    128 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Blackened Fish Recipe

This blackened fish recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal with your favorite fish butter basted, generously seasoned with blackening seasoning and seared.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE BLACKENING SEASONING

  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or use regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder use more for a spicier blend
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

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
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Instructions

  1. Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
  2. Brush one side of each fish fillet generously with melted butter.
  3. Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
  4. Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down.
  5. Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
  6. Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
  7. Flip the fish fillet and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
  8. Serve!

Notes

  • Store any extra blackening seasoning in airtight containers and use as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 688mg (29%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2599IU (52%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition 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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