Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice

Bring the rice water Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

While rice is cooking mix thyme black pepper cayenne pepper salt garlic powder onion powder paprika dill weed and lemon pepper in a bowl until well blended. Brush catfish fillets with butter and sprinkle with seasoning mixture other both sides.

Heat any remaining melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry seasoned catfish in butter until fish is easily flaked with a fork 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Serve catfish over a plate of seasoned rice. Pour leftover butter from the skillet over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice.