Blackened Catfish

Everyday Food, 2005

Makes 4 servings

    Cooking spray                                                  
    2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal                                  
    2 tablespoons paprika                                          
    1 teaspoon dried thyme                                         
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper                                    
    Salt and pepper                                                
    4 catfish filets (1 1/2 lb)                                    
    Lemon juice wedges (opt)  
                                  
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES/TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

Heat broiler; coat the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray. In a shallow bowl, stir together cornmeal, paprika, thyme, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.

Dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat. Shake off excess, and place on prepared rack; broil until opaque throughout and blackened on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges, if desired.

per serving: 257 calories; 13.5 grams fat; 27.4 grams protein; 5.6 grams carbohydrates; 1.8 grams fiber