Blackening is a cooking technique used in the preparation of fish and other foods. Often associated with Cajun cuisine, this technique was popularized by Chef Paul Prudhomme. You'll want to turn on your vent for this dish!
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish: 15 minutes
For this recipe you’ll need:
Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat and add the grapeseed oil.
Season the fish with salt and the Cajun Creole spice blend.
When the pan is smoking hot, sear the fish presentation side down, until the spices have toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Flip the fish over and add the butter to the pan. Continue to cook the fish, basting it with the butter until it's just cooked through.
Serve with Spicy Pecan Beurre Blanc.