Blackened Catfish Fillets

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
• 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 
• 4 servings try build-a-meal 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, and 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; gently rub in seasonings.
4. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until hot.
5. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons 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. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and fillets.
7. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.
8. Serve immediately.carbo rating: 1