Blackened Catfish
A great meal for any day of the week; it’s healthy and easy to make! Perfect when you are craving Creole or Cajun food!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
- 4 Catfish Fillets
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Sprays of Light Butter Spray
- Juice of Half a Lemon
Homemade Blackening Seasoning:
- ½ Teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Or Use Regular Paprika)
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Use ¼ teaspoon to make less spicy)
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Cumin
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (Omit for less spicy)
Combine all spices for blackening season. Rub spice mix into each side of catfish filet.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat skillet on medium-high heat.
Cook each side of seasoned catfish in the skillet for 2 minutes on each side.
Spray baking dish with non-fat cooking spray and transfer the catfish to a baking dish. Spray each side of the catfish with light butter spray.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Spritz catfish with fresh lemon juice.
**If using pre-made/store bought Blackening Seasoning, use 2 1/2 Tablespoons.**
Nutrition is based on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Program guidelines. Nutrition calculated using Weight Watchers calculator.
NUTRITION: Serves 4, 1 Fillet Per Serving- (1 SmartPoint Per Serving) CALORIES: 30 FAT: 3.4 SATURATED FAT: 0 CARBS: 0 FIBER: 0 SUGARS: 0 PROTEIN: 0