Cajun Blackening Spice Recipes

BLACKENED SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH

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.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix the ingredients well and funnel into a shaker.
• Seal well and store in a cool, dry place.
• Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Clarify about 1 cup of butter (or use melted ghee); put about 1/3 cup of the butter in a cup and set the remaining butter aside for serving. Add a few tablespoons of the butter in the hot pan.
• Coat the redfish fillets liberally with the seasoning blend. Season as evenly as possible.
• Arrange the fish fillets in the skillet and drizzle each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of the remaining melted butter. Cook the fillets for about 2 minutes (uncovered) until charred looking. Turn the fillets and add more butter to the pan. Cook for about 2 more minutes, drizzling with a little more butter. Serve the fish hot with some melted butter on the side for each guest.

BLACKENING SPICE

Steps:

• Mix paprika, onion powder, salt, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

CAJUN BLACKENING SPICE

Steps:

• Mix seasonings together and store in air tight container.
• To crust a fish or meat, chill the meat in frig;
• pat it dry;
• dredge in melted butter;
• then dredge in the seasoning. (Some meals also benefit at this point by resting for 10 minutes before frying.).
• Place it on the pan at the hottest temperature you can safely handle.
• It makes surface contact for only minutes, so don't walk away, and persevere through the smoke.
• If the fish/meat is thick, have a hot oven prepped to ensure the meal is cooked through, blackened on the outside and not simply burned.

CAJUN BLACKENING SPICE

Steps:

• Combine and store in an air-tight container.

CAJUN AND BLACKENING SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, onion, garlic, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, New Mexican chile, and chipotle chile in a bowl. Store in a covered container for at least 6 months.