Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut

Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut
Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut
A nod to what could arguably be the dish of the eighties, blackened redfish. The technique works equally well with halibut.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
American Cajun/Creole Fish Low Carb Halloween Halibut Fall Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Cholesterol 94 mg(31%)
  • Fat 13 g(20%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 32 g(64%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 425 mg(18%)
  • Calories 252

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Place fillets on baking sheet. Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning. Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Place fillets on baking sheet. Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning. Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.