4 catfish fillets

4 tbsp butter

Cajun Dynamite Dust:

½ cup paprika

6 tbsp kosher salt

¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper

3 tbsp basil

3 tbsp filé powder

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp dry mustard

2 tbsp onion powder

2 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp cayenne, reduce to 1 tbsp if you want it mild

2 tbsp white pepper

1 tbsp lemon pepper

2 tbsp dried thyme

Preheat a cast iron skillet to high heat.

Combine the ingredients for cajun dust in a bowl. Mix.

Liberally coat each catfish fillet seasoning. Using your hands, rub the seasoning into the fish.

Add butter into the pan and heat until sizzling.

Add catfish to pan fry until blackened on both sides, turning once.

Serve on a bed of grits, beans, or rice. Enjoy your black catfish!

Sugar: 2g

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Calcium: 329mg

Calories: 1076kcal

Carbohydrates: 25g

Cholesterol: 522mg

Fat: 39g

Fiber: 9g

Iron: 9mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 14g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g

Potassium: 3699mg

Protein: 152g

Saturated Fat: 9g

Sodium: 10996mg

Vitamin A: 2862IU

Vitamin C: 35mg