Blackened Swordfish
Grilled fish on plate with lemon and asparagus
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fish, Pan seared, Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (crumbled)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (crumbled)
  • 1 ½ lbs swordfish, halibut filet, catfish, tilapia, hake, or other firm fish
  • Pam Spray (optional)
  • Canola oil

Instructions

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl
  • Heat a cast iron skillet until it’s VERY hot.
  • Meanwhile, spray the fish with Pam, or give it a very light coating of canola oil
  • Cover the top and bottom of fish with the spices, and pat it into the fish. You may have extra spice mixture. Save this for next time
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.  Sear the fish on one side for 3 minutes.  Sear on 2nd side for 3 minutes.  Carefully (it may splatter) add two tablespoons of water to the pan, and cover. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, until it’s cooked to your liking.

Notes

Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Blackened Swordfish
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
1302
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
755
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
510
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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