Blackened Flounder

By cwyorkiex3

The secret of this blackened flounder is that the fish cooks so quickly that it forms a crisp crust on the outside that holds in all the juiciness. Heat the skillet to smoking hot before adding the fish.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 flounder fillets, about 1/4 inch thick
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine paprika, parsley, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and mix well.

Dip fish fillets in olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of each fillet with the paprika mixture.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange fillets in a single layer on the hot skillet.

Cook the flounder, turning once, until blackened, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.