Blackened Redfish(You May Substitute Catfish for the Redfish)

In a small dish, stir together the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper, white pepper, black pepper, oregano and thyme; set aside.

Melt the margarine (or butter).

Dip the fish in melted oleo or butter, then sprinkle each side with about 1 teaspoon of spice mixture.

Place the coated fish in a single layer on a platter.

Place fish in a very hot skillet in which you have melted a little butter.

Keep skillet hot and cook until fish flakes with a fork (approximately 2 minutes on each side).

Each side will look black.

This causes quite a bit of smoke.

Some people prefer cooking this outside.