Grilled Butterfish with Cajun Spices
May 30, 2010
This is a really simple and quick recipe - you just need fresh fish and all the spices handy. If you don't have a grill, a cast-iron pan set on high will work fine as well - just be prepared for the smoke alarms.
Ingredients
- 1 lb butterfish fillets - about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp salt
- A pinch of sugar
Preparation
CAJUN SPICES
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and reserve.
GRILLED FISH
- Set a grill to heat on high. Wash and pat the fish fillets dry. Mix the garlic and the butter, and brush onto both sides on the fillets.
- Sprinkle the Cajun spices on one side of the fish, and set the fillets to grill, spice side down. Grill for about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the Cajun spices on the unseasoned side of the fillets, and flip them over. Grill for another 3 minutes or so, and remove.
- Serve immediately, with herbed rice and salad.