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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Cajun & Creole70%
French20%
Indigenous10%
Ingredients
- catfish fillets4 fillets (6 oz each)
- paprika2 tbsp
- cayenne pepper1 tsp
- black pepper1 tsp
- thyme1 tsp dried
- oregano1 tsp dried
- garlic powder1 tsp
- onion powder1 tsp
- salt1 tsp
- unsalted butter4 tbsp
Method
Last updated 4/1/2026
Origin Story
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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