Blackened Catfish With Lemon Butter

(Note: This recipe best prepared outdoors, if possible)

4 catfish fillets
olive oil
1/3 lb. bacon
2 teaspoons each of the following:

  • garlic powder
  • thyme
  • white pepper
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • lemon pepper
  • cumin or chili powder
  • rosemary, crushed

  • fennel seed, crushed

1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon salt

     Fry bacon; discard bacon and retain grease. Combine all dry ingredients, rub fillets with olive oil, then coat liberally with spices. Drop in hot bacon grease and cook until you can
easily put a fork through them.

Serve with lemon butter: 

¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon tabasco
sliced green onions 

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