Grilled Blackened Catfish

Yield: 6 servings 

1/2 tsp. salt 

1 1/2 tsp. paprika 

1 tsp. onion powder 

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 

1 1/2 tsp. cayenne 

2 tsp. lemon pepper 

1 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt 

1 c. salted butter, melted 

6 catfish fillets (6-8 oz. each) 

Combine first 7 ingredients; set aside. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until a drop of water placed on it sizzles. Dip each fillet in melted butter' sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides (about 1 T. per fillet), patting into fish by hand. Place fillets on hot skillet, and drizzle each with about 1 tsp. melted butter. Cook quickly, about 2 minutes per side.