Blackened Catfish

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 3 tbsp blackening spice
• 1/4 cup fine cornmeal
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 lemon, wedged
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt
• Remoulade to serve

Method

1. 1 Stir the blackening spice into the cornmeal and season the fillets all over.
2. 2 Brush each fillet with melted butter and press into the spiced cornmeal.
3. 3 Sear in a smoking-hot cast iron pan three minutes per side until the crust is deep brown.
4. 4 Rest two minutes and serve with lemon wedges and a spoon of remoulade.