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Blackened Fish
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is not for the timid, it is very spicy, but if you like hot food this will not disappoint you.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com