The Simple Blackened Fish Recipe You've Been Looking For!
Hello friends! If you haven't tried Blackened Fish yet you are in for a treat. This Blackened Fish Recipe tastes out-of-this-world good! Don't worry, we're not turning the fish into charcoal. We're just adding some amazing, and a little spicy, Blackened Seasoning that'll you and your family, and friends are going to love! I want to share my secret with you on how to make blackened fish that's super flaky and juicy all the way. Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below. Can't wait to hear what you think!
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Shallots chopped
- 1 cup White Wine (the Chef used a Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
- 1 or 2 tablespoons Limoncello Liquor (optional)
- Zest of One Lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Blackened Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Ground Thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Fish:
- 2 6 ounces portions of Fish (Halibut, Grouper, Cod, Mahi or Salmon)
- 1 tablespoon Clarified Butter
For the Salsa:
- ½ cup Mango diced small
- ¼ cup Red Onion diced small
- ¼ cup frozen White or Yellow Corn
- ¼ small Red Bell Pepper diced small
- 1 tablespoon Parsley freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic or Plain Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Fleur del Sel Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons Limoncello Liquor (optional)
Recipe Instructions
Preheat Oven to 375F / 190ºC
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a Reduction Pan, add the 2 tablespoons butter, when hot add the shallots and cook for a couple minutes. Add the white wine, salt and pepper and let it reduce at medium high heat for about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the parsley, limoncello and lemon zest. Turn the heat off and after 2 to 3 minutes AND ONLY WHEN READY TO SERVE add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and quickly incorporate it.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the Blackened Seasoning:
- Mix all spices until well blended.
Prepare the Fish:
- Cut each piece to serving size and dredge each portion in the blackened seasoning only on one side.
- In a Woll Non-Stick Frying Pan, heat a tablespoon of clarified butter. When hot, add the fish on the blackened side in the pan and cook until it is golden brown to your liking. This could take only a couple minutes.Flip on the other side and transfer into the oven to cook for about 5 minutes depending on the thickness. However never cook fish over 125ºF / 51ºC internal temperature.
Prepare the Salsa:
- Mix all ingredients together (can be made a few hours before you need it)
