Blackened Trout Recipe

A North Carolina staple, blackened trout, gets a flavorful treatment in this recipe, with cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano and other spices.

Ingredients

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• 4 North Carolina rainbow trout fillets
• ½  cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 ½  teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¾ teaspoon white pepper
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ½  teaspoon thyme
• ½  teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat large, heavy skillet until very hot.
2. Combine paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl.
3. Dip fillets in melted butter, then in seasoning mixture. Place in hot skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened.

Recipe Courtesy of North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension

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