Blackened Crappie

[EnonEye]

How does everyone you do it? I've done it accidentally (I think) by frying a little too long in peanut oil that was nearing its smoking point and they were delicious.

[Slabo]

Blackend crappie & Spicy crackers



Blackened Fish

To start you will need:
1. Cast iron skillet
2. outside cooker ( fish fryer or burner on your grill)
3. unsalted butter (the real stuff )
4. Tony Catcherie Cajun seasoning or any other type of blackening seasoning.
5. Liquid hot sauce
6. Sauce pan
7. Long Handled spatula (metal)

Turn burner up to high and place cast iron skillet on heat. Melt butter in sauce pan at least one stick or two. Melt butter but do not let it separate or clarify then mix in a liberal amount of Tony’s and give it a few shakes of hot sauce. Mix together and set aside. Take your fish filets and dip them in the butter mixture get them well covered then place them in the VERY HOT skillet . Use the spatula or long tongs to do this because it may flame up and it will smoke heavily . Fish will only need to cook a couple of minuets per side depending on the thickness of the filet the thinner filets work better . The fish should have a light brown to black appearance and should flake apart with a fork. This should be cooked outside ONLY



Spicy Crackers


This takes four packages (sleeves) of crackers saltines, ritz or any other of your liking. Take one and a half cups of olive oil or canola oil and two tablespoons of crushed red pepper and a pack of ranch dressing mix put these into a bowl and mix. Then place your crackers into a gallon zip lock bag and pour the mixture over them. Seal the bag up and let it set for 24 hours and occasionally turn the bag to ensure all the crackers get coated. Then serve with soup or salad or just by themselves.


Enjoy yourselves

Slabo

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dadgummit Brian....you just made me hungry