
Blackened Fish Recipe
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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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
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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
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
- 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 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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30 reviews
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