Cultures/Cajun & Creole/blackened catfish
Cajun & Creole Cuisine
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blackened catfish

Blackened catfish is a flavorful, spicy dish where catfish fillets are coated with a blend of Cajun spices and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet, creating a distinctive dark crust. This dish highlights the bold and rustic flavors characteristic of Cajun and Creole cooking, reflecting the culinary heritage of Louisiana's bayou region.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Popularized by chef Paul Prudhomme in the 1980s, blackening emerged as a signature Cajun cooking technique that revitalized local fish dishes by applying intense seasoning and high-heat searing.

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