Blackened Fish

Name: Blackened Fish
Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish (about 1 1/2 pounds raw fish)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you want it)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1

Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2

Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
3

Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
4

Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
5

Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
6

Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.