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Ingredients
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- 1 blackfish fillet (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme or oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the blackfish fillet.
- Mix salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, thyme (or oregano), and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Coat the blackfish fillet generously with the spice mixture.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the blackfish fillet for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fish for a perfect blackened crust.
Experiment with spices to customize the flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70