Blackened Catfish with Old Bay Aioli
This recipe for Blackened Catfish with Old Bay Aioli is how I treated myself one afternoon 🙂
So as a teacher, every few years I get lucky enough to be out for summer break before my own children are on their break.
This is one of those lucky years!
That means that I actually get a few days to enjoy to myself!
So what else would I do besides take a selfie with my dog (which is perfectly normal to do, right?!)…
I made myself a nice lunch and ate it in peace and quiet.
How to make Blackened Catfish with Old Bay Aioli
This is such a simple dish to make, yet extra yummy!
It starts with catfish fillets that you pat dry with paper towels.
This creates a nice crispiness.
Then sprinkle with blackened seasoning. I used Emeril’s, but any blackening or cajun seasoning would be good.
Another trick is using a heavy skillet, like cast iron if possible.
And get it pretty nice and hot over medium high heat.
Add some butter and olive oil, then the catfish cooks for 3-4 minutes per side.
Catfish will naturally release from the pan when it’s ready, so if it sticks just give it another minute before flipping.
Yes, it can get a little smoky, so turn on the fan over the stove.
Aioli might sound like a fancy sauce, but really it just means mayonnaise seasoned with garlic.
Simply mix some mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning and voila…you have Old Bay Aioli 🙂
Serve these gorgeous blackened catfish fillets with some Old Bay Aioli.
When plating my blackened catfish, I actually got a little teary eyed as I used this ramekin for the first time.
A very special student gave me a whole set of these different colored ramekins for Teacher Appreciation Week.
He’s the kind of sweet, amazing, talented kid I will remember forever and ever!
See…even if us teacher’s do love our summer breaks, we still miss our students, especially those who are truly one of a kind 🙂
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Blackened Catfish with Old Bay Aioli
Easy and healthy blackened catfish with the best aioli around
Ingredients
Blackened Catfish
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 Tbsp blackened/ cajun seasoning (I used Emeril’s)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Old Bay Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayo or light mayo
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tsps Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
Blackened Catfish
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Pat the catfish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the blackened/ cajun seasoning on both sides of the fish.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat for several minutes so it’s very hot. Add the butter and olive oil, once melted add the catfish.
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Cook 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with the Old Bay Aioli.
Old Bay Aioli
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Whisk ingredients together in a bowl. Start with 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning and add more according to your taste. Serve with the Blackened Catfish.
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