Air Fryer Blackened Halibut

Since Chef Paul Prudhomme invented blackened fish in 1980, it has become so popular that many of us think the recipe must have been around for a century. Prudhomme famously blackened his creation in a red hot cast iron skillet, but a relatively new invention — the air fryer — may have gone him one better. We’re using halibut and our own spice recipe to get mouth-watering Cajun goodness from fridge to fork in under 20 minutes. You can dress this up anyway you like: Go tropical with a mango salsa or go traditional by plopping the fish on a steaming bed of creamy, cheesy grits. But don’t let us influence your choice. You do you.

Halibut fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil

Blackening seasoning or make your own:

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 

Rinse the halibut fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. If your halibut has skin, use a sharp knife to remove the skin before cooking.

Brush or spray the olive oil on all sides of the halibut fillets. Coat the halibut with the seasoning.

Heat the air fryer to 360°F.

Place the halibut fillets in the air fryer and cook at 360°F for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the halibut reaches 130°F (FDA recommends 145ºF).

Remove the halibut and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

Spoon a mountain of grits onto your plate, then top it with the halibut and serve.

Lighthouse Seafood is a family business,
owned and operated by Tim, Heather and Danny O’Leary.
They have supplied Central Florida restaurants and residents
with prime seafood for more than a decade.
Their commitment is to always have
only the freshest seafood for your table.

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Lake Mary, FL 32746
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The Villages, FL 32162
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