Blackened Catfish

Description
A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

 * 6 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
 * ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon crushed dried thyme leaves
 * ½ teaspoon paprika
 * 1 stick butter
 * ¼ cup dry white wine
 * juice of one lemon

Directions

 * 1) Wash the catfish fillets and pat dry.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) Combine all the dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
 * 4) Melt the butter in a pan.
 * 5) Add the lemon juice and mix well.
 * 6) Dip the fillets into the butter mixture.
 * 7) Sprinkle the fillets liberally with the spice mixture on both sides, and set aside.
 * 8) When ready to cook, heat a black iron skillet on the stove until very hot.
 * 9) Carefully place the fillets in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
 * 10) Keep moving with a spatula to prevent sticking.
 * 11) When the fillets are cooked, remove them from the skillet.
 * 12) Remove the skillet from the burner.
 * 13) Pour the butter mixture into the skillet, quickly adding the wine, and stir.
 * 14) Pour the pan juices over the fillets and serve immediately.