BLACKENED FISH RUB

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon Smoked or sweet paprika
1 tablespoon Onion powder
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne
1/2 teaspoon Basil
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
12 ounces Cod Filet (or other fish)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Steps:

1. Thoroughly mix smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme to create blackened seasoning. Store any unused portion in an airtight jar
2. Dry each cod filet with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
3. Rub each cod filet with about 1 tsp oil.
4. Evenly sprinkle blackened seasoning on all side of cod filet. You can use your hands to be sure blackened seasoning is coating all sides of the cod.
5. Pour remaining oil into sauté pan and heat to medium high. Once oil is hot, plate your cod filets into the saute pan. Cook each side for approximately 3-4 minutes or until cod fish is thoroughly cooked through.