Blackstone Catfish
Description
Crispy, golden catfish cooked on the Blackstone griddle — season it the easy Cajun way or with a from-scratch spicy-sweet blackened rub. Crisp outside, flaky inside, ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 4 catfish fillets, about 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil, canola, avocado, or vegetable
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Option 1 — Easy Cajun:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, omit if blend is salty
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Option 2 — Spicy-Sweet Blackened Rub:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high (375–400°F) for 8–10 minutes. Pat the catfish fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Season the fillets: for the Cajun version, lightly oil and sprinkle both sides with the seasoning, salt, and pepper. For the blackened version, stir the rub together and dredge each fillet, shaking off excess.
- Spread the oil on the griddle, then add the butter and let it melt and foam.
- Lay the fillets down spaced apart. Cook 4–5 minutes without moving them, until a crust forms and they release.
- Flip once and cook 3–4 minutes more, until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
- Transfer to a platter, squeeze lemon over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Blackstone Griddle
- Cooking Oil
Notes
- Cast iron: Cook 3 minutes per side in a preheated cast-iron skillet with oil and butter. Cook on a covered gas grill to keep smoke outside.
- Frozen catfish: Thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
- Make-ahead rub: Mix a big batch of the blackened rub and store airtight up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 971kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 148gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 530mgSodium: 996mgPotassium: 3329mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1968IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 4mg