This easy blackened cod is a flavorful seafood dinner that combines tender cod fillets with blackened seasoning for a true Southern delight! It uniquely appeals to everyone, from seafood lovers to picky eaters who may not be enthused about eating fish!
¼cupbutter(divided - 2 portions of 2 tablespoons each)
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Instructions
Pat your cod fillets dry using paper towels and set them aside.
In a small bowl combine the blackening seasoning ingredients (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano). If desired, you can use a spice grinder to break the herbs down into a finer consistency.
In a bowl big enough to place the cod fillets, melt the first 2 tablespoon portion of butter.
Dredge the cod fillets in the melted butter then season both sides liberally with the blackened seasoning mix.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan to medium heat. Place one tablespoon of butter per cod fillet into the skillet and melt, placing the seasoned cod directly into the melted butter.
Cook undisturbed (do not move the cod fillets) for 4 minutes, flip and cook the second side for an additional 4 minutes. The cod is done when white and flaky, and the fish has an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).