Cajun Blackened Catfish
Posted by Trish | Under Dinner, Seafood Saturday Mar 29, 2008 Submitted by randilicious
| 2 tsp cayenne pepper | 2 tsp lemon pepper | |
| 2 tsp garlic powder (or fresh) | 1 lb catfish fillets | |
| ½ c. Italian salad dressing | 2 tbsp butter, melted |
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lighting grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, & garlic powder.
3. Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the pepper mixture on both sides.
4. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, & fry approximately 2 minutes on each side until slightly blackened.
5. Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, & coat with Italian dressing. Bake 30-35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
6. Serve over freshly steamed rice & lightly sauteed vegetables on the side.
