Blackened Seasoning
A Cajun classic, this blackened seasoning blend is perfect for searing fish, meat, or poultry over high heat in a cast-iron skillet.
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Instructions
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Combine all seasoning ingredients and transfer to a shaker for storage.
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Clarify 1 cup of butter (or use ghee), setting aside 1/3 cup for cooking and reserving the rest for serving.
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Liberally coat redfish fillets with the prepared seasoning blend.
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Add a few tablespoons of the clarified butter to the hot skillet, then arrange the seasoned fish.
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Drizzle each fillet with 1 teaspoon of the remaining clarified butter; cook uncovered for 2 minutes until charred.
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Flip the fillets, add more butter to the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes, drizzling with additional butter.
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Serve the blackened fish immediately with the reserved melted butter.