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Perfect Blackened Cod

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Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets cod
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper omit if you don't want the heat or are serving to children
  • 1 lime or lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Pat cod dry with a paper towel
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a small bowl, evenly cover the fish with the mixture (reserve some for the bottom of the fish, once you flip)
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat, once hot, add the ghee and avocado oil. Carefully, add the fish seasoned side down, and sprinkling remaining seasonings on the unseasoned side
  • Sear for 4 minutes DO NOT TOUCH until the timer dings, then carefully flip using a fish spatula, searing another 4 minutes
  • Squeeze of fresh lime or lemon, and serve as desired