SARAJANE CAME TO OUR HOUSE FOR SOME GOOD FISH AND SHE GOT IT. P.T.L. DAN

SARAJANE’S BLACKENED FISH by CHEF DAN serves 4


INGREDIENTS:

4 fresh white fish butter flied into thin fillets. such as tilapia, catfish, red snapper, and trout,

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup melted butter plus 1/4 cup

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, dry mustard, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt. Set aside

2. Heat cast iron pan on medium-high heat until very hot. About 7-8 minutes.

3. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter into a shallow dish. Dip each fillet into butter, turning to coat both sides.

4. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture, and gently pat mixture into fish.

5. Place fillets into hot skillet, without crowning.

6. Drizzle a little butter over each fillet.

7. Cook for about 4 minutes, until blackened: turn fillets carefully and drizzle another small amount of butter.

8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until charred. ENJOY DAN: hallelujah