Blackened Catfish Fillets

Ingredients

• 24 ounce catfish fillets 
• 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 tablespoon butter light
• 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
2. Rinse fillets, and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. Sprinkle paprika mixture evenly on both sides of fillets; rub seasonings in gently.
4. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until hot.
5. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter, and tilt pan to coat bottom.
6. Add 2 fillets, and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn, and cook 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
7. Remove from pan, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and fillets.
8. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.