Blackened Grouper

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a cast iron skillet for a half hour on HIGH. til it turns white.
2. 2
   While skillet is heating, place filets of fish in a shallow dish, drizzle 2 oz oil on the fish. turn fish to coat both sides.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1 TBSP of blackening spice on each fillet. Rub into each with your hand so it sticks. repeat this on the other side of fish.
4. 4
   Cut the lemon in half, remove seeds.
5. 5
   Now the pan is HOT! (Hot pan--that's the KEY).
6. 6
   Pour the remaining oil in the skillet,(carefully) it will smoke. Now you're ready!
7. 7
   Place each fillet in pan, let it burn! (aka BLACKENED) about 2 to 3 minutes and turn it. ( depends on the thickness of the fish).
8. 8
   Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn off pan.
10. 10
    Let it sit for 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Sprinkle on the lemon.
12. 12
    AND DONE!