Best 8 Blackened Catfish A La Mer Recipes

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Are you craving a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the vibrant coastal regions of Louisiana? Then, look no further than "Blackened Catfish a la Mer," a dish that embodies the essence of Southern cooking with its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This Cajun-inspired delicacy combines the smokiness of blackened catfish with a rich and flavorful sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of preparing this tantalizing dish, ensuring you create a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH



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This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.

Provided by Paul Schultz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned
¾ cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
  • Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
  • When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Make and share this Blackened Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Catfish

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
6 catfish fillets
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet (recommended) or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl stir together first 8 ingredients.
  • Dip catfish into melted butter and coat both sides of fish with spice mixture, using about 1 T spice mixture for each fillet.
  • Place fish on waxed paper.
  • Place 3 fillets at a time in hot skillet.
  • Drizzle each fillet with 1 T melted butter.
  • Cook over high heat about 2 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately.

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Blackened catfish is a staple in Creole and Cajun cuisine. The key is making your own signature blackening seasoning and using a hot cast iron skillet.

Provided by Kristina Vanni

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Spice Mix

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Blackening Spice Mixture:
4 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Catfish:
4 (5 ounce) catfish fillets (skinless)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Garnish:
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • To serve, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 2799 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 4 fillets, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLACKENED CATFISH A LA MER



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This is from a local cajun restaurant called Jazz. It's probably my favorite dish that they serve. Notice that both margarine and butter are used - the margarine so that it can be used at a higher temp for blackening.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

36 ounces catfish fillets
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb lump blue crab meat
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 ounces seafood stock or 4 ounces water

Steps:

  • Place the catfish filets and the melted margarine in a flat dish, saturating the catfish completely.
  • Sprinkle cajun seasoning onto one side of the catfish filets, completely covering the filets with a coat of seasoning.
  • Place filets seasoning side down on a white hot cast iron skillet or griddle until edges of filets are white.
  • Sprinkle the same amount of seasoning on the exposed side of the filets as you did in the previous process and turn with spatula.
  • Cook until filet meat is completely cooked but moist, with a blackened exterior coat of spices.
  • Be cautious not to over cook as the blackening skillet is extremely hot.
  • Place the butter, garlic, green onions, shrimp and crab into a two quart saucepan. Gently sauté until lightly browned.
  • Add the seafood stock.
  • Cook until shrimp are just pink.
  • Lower heat and add heavy whipping cream. Cook while stirring constantly until a gentle boil.
  • Add more seafood seasoning to season to taste, mild or spicy.
  • Add parmesan cheese to thicken.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To serve, place a catfish filet on the center of the plate, completely covering it with the sauce. If desired, the catfish can be served over a bed of dirty or white rice.

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Six 8- to 10-ounce Catfish fillets (or other firm-fleshed fish), 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Redfish Magic (or substitute)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • The fillets should be at room temperature. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat until it is beyond the smoking stage and you see white ash in the skillet bottom, at least for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, pour 2 tablespoons melted butter in each of 6 small ramekins; set aside and keep warm. Reserve the remaining butter. Heat the serving plates in a 250-degree oven. Dip each fillet in the reserved melted butter so that both sides are well coated. Then, mix thoroughly all the spices for blackening mixture and sprinkle the Blackening Spice Mixture generously and evenly on both sides of the fillets. Place 1 or 2 fillets in skillet and cook uncovered over very high heat until the underside becomes deep brown, almost black (but not burned), about 2 minutes (the time may vary according to the fillet's thickness and the heat of the skillet). Turn the fish over and pour 1 teaspoon of butter on top of each. Cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining fillets. Serve each fillet while hot. To serve, place 1 fillet and a ramekin of butter on each plate.

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, for frying
4 catfish filets
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoons thyme
Cajun Remoulade, recipe follows
2 tablespoon chopped Gherkin pickles
2 teaspoons capers
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat a cast iron skillet to medium high with peanut oil.
  • Mix dry ingredients together. Cover both sides of catfish with the seasoning mix and place in skillet.
  • Cook on one side for 4 minutes and turn when cooked halfway through. Cook for another 4 minutes on the other side. Remove from pan and serve with Cajun remoulade.
  • Mix all ingredients together well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BARLOW'S BLACKENED CATFISH



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Cajun catfish served up with just the right touch of spices and flavor. This entree is perfect for a quick, excellent way to taste the unique flavor of catfish mixed with the traditional method of down south cooking, just without all the fat. Serve on top of white rice.

Provided by INDIANABARLOW

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 pound catfish fillets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.
  • Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 2478.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BLACKENED CATFISH



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Adding cornmeal to the spice coating gives the fish a crisp crust in the broiler, without having to fry in oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 (about 1 1/2 pounds) catfish fillets
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler; coat the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray. In a shallow bowl, stir together cornmeal, paprika, thyme, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat. Shake off excess, and place on prepared rack; broil until opaque throughout and blackened on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh catfish fillets. Frozen fillets can be used, but they should be thawed completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet instead. Just be sure to heat the skillet over medium-high heat before adding the fish.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking the catfish. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
  • Blackened catfish is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and coleslaw.
  • If you're looking for a spicier dish, you can add more cayenne pepper to the blackened seasoning. However, be careful not to add too much, as it can easily overpower the other flavors in the dish.

Conclusion:

Blackened catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its crispy blackened crust and tender, flaky interior, blackened catfish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook catfish, give blackened catfish a try. You won't be disappointed!

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