Blackened Halibut
Tender, flaky, pan-seared halibut, perfectly seasoned with a touch of heat! Enjoy topped with our Mango Salsa, served over Caesar Salad, in Fish Tacos, or alongside Risotto or Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Asparagus!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
BLACKENED SEASONING:
- 2 T. paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. lemon pepper I use Mrs. Dash
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. cayenne red pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil crushed
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
FISH:
- 4 T. melted unsalted butter
- 4 to 6 halibut fillets
- 1-2 T. vegetable oil as needed
- lemons for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings, then pour into a shallow pie plate.
- Melt the butter and pour it into a separate shallow pie plate.
- Pat dry the halibut fillets. Dip each fillet, one at a time in melted butter then coat with the blackened seasoning.
- With a hood fan on, heat the vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- When the vegetable oil begins to smoke, place the fillets in the skillet (do not over-crowd).
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness) until blackened and just cooked through (do not overcook).
