Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A nod to what could arguably be the dish of the eighties, blackened redfish. The technique works equally well with halibut. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed |
4 6-ounce halibut fillets |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 teaspoons butter |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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