Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 2 tablespoons paprika
2. 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3. 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
7. 1 teaspoon onion powder
8. 1 teaspoon thyme
9. 6 catfish fillets
10. 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Heat a large cast iron skillet (recommended) or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl stir together first 8 ingredients.
3. Dip catfish into melted butter and coat both sides of fish with spice mixture, using about 1 T spice mixture for each fillet.
4. Place fish on waxed paper.
5. Place 3 fillets at a time in hot skillet.
6. Drizzle each fillet with 1 T melted butter.
7. Cook over high heat about 2 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
8. Serve immediately.
Enjoy your meal!