Rye Free Cajun-Spiced Catfish

Cajun food has a reputation for bold, unapologetic flavor, and this skillet catfish delivers every bit of that without a single grain of rye in sight. The homemade spice blend — smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and a few other pantry staples — is mixed from scratch, so you have complete control over what goes into it and zero guesswork about hidden fillers or grain-based additives that sometimes sneak into pre-made seasoning packets. Each fillet gets coated on both sides and pressed into a screaming-hot cast iron pan with olive oil, building that gorgeous, deeply golden crust that makes Cajun-style fish so irresistible. The whole process is straightforward and satisfying, with a simple flip and a quick check for flakiness being the only real technique required. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts right through the heat and smoke, brightening everything up beautifully. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like way more effort than it actually is.

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