Blackened Catfish

Adding cornmeal to the spice coating gives the fish a crisp crust in the broiler, without having to fry in oil.

nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
sea salt
pepper, freshly cracked
4 (1½ lb) catfish fillets
lemon wedges, for serving

Heat broiler; coat the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.

In a shallow bowl, stir together cornmeal, paprika, thyme, cayenne, 1 Tbsp. salt, and ½ tsp. ground pepper.

Dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat. Shake off excess, and place on prepared rack; broil until opaque throughout and blackened on the outside, 10-12 minutes.

Serve immediately, with lemon wedges, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.