Blackened Rockfish

My boys say they could eat this multiple times a week. Not a fan of fish w/ bones myself but this was worth it b/c this was definitely my favorite non-salmon recipe to-date!

I initially served this dish w/ my Roasted Brussels Sprouts and an Italian salad.

Blackened Rockfish Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) Rockfish filets
• 1 Meyer lemon, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder

Directions

1. In a large shallow plate, whisk together 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder until well combined.
2. Pat dry with paper towels 4 (8 oz) Rockfish filets.
3. Place each filet – flesh side down – into seasoning mixture, coating generously.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on stovetop.
5. Add 2 Tbsp avocado oil and heat. When oil is hot, tilt skillet to evenly coat bottom of
   skillet with the oil
6. Add fish filets – flesh side down – and cook until a blackened crust has formed (about 6 mins).
7. Flip filets onto skin side and press down slightly to ensure an even contact with skillet, then continue cooking until filets are fully cooked (completely opaque and flake easily), about 3 mins.
8. Plate filets and serve with 2 lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Filet
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	434
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.8g	15%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	12%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 9978mg	434%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	19%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	90%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 45.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 587mg	45%
Iron 32mg	178%
Potassium 2082mg	44%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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