Blackened Barramundi

Main Courses

Ingredients

 

  • Blackening Spice:
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • Blackened Barramundi:
  • 6 barramundi filets
  • Olive or coconut oil for skillet

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic powder and salt.

Sprinkle each barramundi filet with a generous amount of blackening spice. Press with back of a spoon to adhere.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add filets flesh-side down to skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, then flip over to skin-side down and continue to cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Serves 6