Cajun Blackened Catfish with Remoulade

• 4 fillet catfish fillets
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
• 2 tbsp pickle, finely chopped
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and thyme into a blackening rub.

2. 2

   Coat both sides of each catfish fillet thickly with the spice mix.

3. 3

   Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet until nearly smoking.

4. 4

   Sear the fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and the fish flakes.

5. 5

   Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, pickle and a squeeze of lemon for the remoulade.

6. 6

   Serve the blackened catfish with a generous spoonful of remoulade and lemon wedges.