Blackened Flounder Recipe 385

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme and salt; set aside. Heat a heavy cast iron pan on high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes.
• Pour 3/4 cup melted butter into a shallow dish. Dip each fillet into butter, turning once to coat both sides. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture, and gently pat mixture onto fish.
• Place fillets into hot pan without crowding. Carefully pour about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each fillet. Cook until fish has a charred appearance, about 2 minutes. Turn fillets, spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter over each, and cook until charred. Repeat with remaining fish.

Steps:

• Mix paprika, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Rub spice mix onto flounder.
• Mix mango, pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, vinegar, and chili-lime seasoning in a bowl until combined. Mix yogurt, lime juice, and hot sauce together in another bowl.
• Spray a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Place flounder in the pan and cook, without turning, until blackened, about 4 minutes. Flip, and cook until the other side is blackened, about 3 more minutes.
• Place flounder on top of hot rice. Top with mango slaw and drizzle lime crema sauce over top. Garnish with green onion.

Steps:

• Prepare the fish: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet paprika, black pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt and cayenne. Pat the fish fillets dry, then sprinkle enough seasoning over both sides of the fillets to completely coat. Reserve remaining seasoning for another use. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• While the fish sits, make the cheese grits: Bring the chicken stock and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high. Add the grits while whisking and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Allow the grits to thicken, about 5 minutes or so, then stir in the milk, butter and cheese. Season with black pepper and more salt to taste. Keep over the lowest heat possible until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, cook the fish: Heat a large cast-iron skillet with the olive oil and butter over medium-high. Add the fish fillets, and cook until the spices are darkened and aromatic, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide the grits among serving dishes and nestle the fish on top. Garnish the grits with more shredded cheese and the whole dish with the scallions. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.