Blackened Cod

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb cod fillet

  (2 8-ounce cod fillets)
• 1½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup butter

  (divided - 2 portions of 2 tablespoons each)

Instructions

• 1 Pat your 1 lb cod fillet (fillets) dry using paper towels and set them aside.
• 2 In a small bowl combine the blackening seasoning ingredients (1½ teaspoon
  paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried
  thyme, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon
  dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano). If desired, you can use a spice
  grinder to break the herbs down into a finer consistency.
• 3 In a bowl big enough to place the cod fillets, melt the first 2 tablespoons
  portion of ¼ cup butter.
• 4 Dredge the cod fillets in the melted butter then season both sides liberally
  with the blackened seasoning mix.
• 5 Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan to medium heat. Place one
  tablespoon of ¼ cup butter per cod fillet into the skillet and melt, placing the
  seasoned cod directly into the melted butter.
• 6 Cook undisturbed (do not move the cod fillets) for 4 minutes, flip and cook the
  second side for an additional 4 minutes. The cod is done when white and flaky,
  and the fish has an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
• 7 Remove from the pan and serve immediately.

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