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Blackened Fish

A spicy, pan‑seared fish fillet coated with a bold herb and pepper rub.

From Joy of Cooking

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Blackened Fish

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 3/4 tsp white pepper
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • fish fillets or steaks
  • melted butter or oil

Steps

1Make Ben Moore's spice rub

  1. Add 1 tbsp sweet paprika.
  2. Add 2 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Add 1 tsp onion powder.
  4. Add 1 tsp garlic powder.
  5. Add 1 tsp cayenne.
  6. Add 3/4 tsp white pepper.
  7. Add 3/4 tsp black pepper.
  8. Add 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves.
  9. Add 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves.
  10. Mix the herbs and spices together in a small bowl.

2Cook the fish

  1. Heat a large cast‑iron skillet over high heat.
  2. Rub the mixture generously onto both sides of the fish.
  3. Brush the fish with melted butter or oil.
  4. Place the fish in the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately.