Catfish and the Delta: Confederate Fish Farming in the Mississippi Delta
by Schweid, Richard Catfish farming is booming in the Delta, and author Richard Schweid brings a journalist's curiosity and a love of "real Folks" to his investigation of this multi-million dollar business...

1. BLACKENED CATFISH (CAJUN STYLE) Cook outdoors: 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted. Preheat cast iron skillet on outdoor-cooker at least 10 minutes, until a white ash forms ... Ingredients: 9  (oregano .. paprika .. salt .. thyme ...)

2. BLACKENED CATFISH Preheat large heavy skillet until very hot. Combine paprika, salt, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, peppers, thyme and oregano in a small bowl. Dip ... Ingredients: 12  (oregano .. paprika .. thyme .. wedges ...)

3. BLACKENED CATFISH Heat iron skillet to white hot. Coat fillets in melted butter then sprinkle liberally with cajun seasoning on both sides. Place in skillet and cook ... Ingredients: 4  (fillets ...)

4. BLACKENED CATFISH Mix the spices and seasonings well. Dip fillets in melted butter or oil, then coat with seasoning mix. Oil a heavy skillet and heat until oil begins ... Ingredients: 10  (fillets .. oil .. oregano .. paprika .. thyme ...)

5. BLACKENED CATFISH Mix butter and seasonings together. Dip fish fillets in butter mixture. Grill on a hot grill (outside). Turn only once with a long spatula. Ingredients: 10  (fillets .. paprika .. salt .. tarragon ...)

6. CAJUN CATFISH Mix cornmeal and blackened seasoning together. Heavily coat the catfish and fry in olive oil. Ingredients: 3  (fillets ...)

7. BLACKENED FISH Thaw fish if frozen. In a small mixing bowl combine onion powder, garlic salt, red pepper, basil, white pepper, thyme, black pepper and sage. Brush ... Ingredients: 10  (sage .. salt ...)

8. BLACKENED FISH Mix above dry ingredients in bowl. Dip 1" thick bluefish, catfish or red snapper fillets ... seasoned fish to prevent sticking.) Ingredients: 13  (fillets .. oil .. oregano .. paprika .. salt .. thyme ...)

9. BLACKENED FISH Combine dry ingredients, then add melted butter and whisk to combine. Coat each piece of fish completely. Heat a black iron frying pan to medium high ... Ingredients: 10  (garlic .. oregano .. paprika .. parsley .. salt ...)

10. BLACKENED SNAPPER Mix spice and store in lidded jar. This makes several batches. Heat cast iron frying pan at least 10 minutes over high heat. (Open the windows or, ... Ingredients: 10  (oil .. paprika .. salt ...)

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