Blackened Catfish Sandwich

catfish fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more cost-effective.

Preheat a dry 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven at 480°F.

Remove the skillet from the oven and place it on a high flame.

Dredge the catfish fillet in melted butter, then coat it with blackening seasoning on both sides.

Place the seasoned catfish fillet into the hot skillet.

Cook the fillet on one side for 70-80% of the cooking time before flipping it.

Spoon a little melted butter over the top of the fillet while it cooks.

Flip the fillet and repeat the butter spooning on the other side.

Once cooked, remove the fillet from the skillet and place it on a clean plate.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked catfish fillet.

Prepare the sandwich by buttering two pieces of Texas toast.

Spread yellow mustard on one side of the toast.

Layer pickles on top of the mustard.

Add two pieces of blackened catfish to the sandwich.

Top with raw onion slices for crunch.

Close the sandwich and cut it in half.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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