Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 lb. catfish (about 2 small fillets)
• 1-2 Tbsp. avocado oil or enough to coat the pan (you can use canola or olive oil as well)
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon plus the other half, sliced for serving
• 2 tsp. gluten-free Old Bay Blackened Seasoning
• ½ tsp. garlic salt
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a baking dish, season catfish fillets all over with lemon zest, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic salt and cayenne.
3. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and then cook catfish for about 2 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
4. Place the skillet with the catfish in the oven and cook until flaky and crisp around the edges, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Season with salt and coarse ground black pepper and serve with a lemon wedge for garnish.