Cajun Fish Fillets

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 halibut fillets
• lemon wedge

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and oil to make a paste.

2. 2

   Pat fish dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Using the back of a spoon, rub paste mixture evenly over the entire surface of the fish.

4. 4

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Preheat bbq to medium high and grease grill.

6. 6

   BBQ halibut, turning once, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side (Alternately, cook fish in a nonstick frypan over medium high heat).

7. 7

   Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of fish.

8. 8

   Remove fish to a serving plate and serve with lemon wedges.

9. 9

   This rub works equally well with salmon, sea bass or tuna.