Cajun Blackened Redfish

A beautifully seasoned and perfectly blackened redfish fillet resting on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley and coarse salt. Served alongside fluffy white rice, steamed green beans, and a lemon wedge with a fork resting on the rice, creating a visually appealing and appetizing presentation.

Redfish (also known as Red Drum) is a mild yet firm fish with a slightly sweet and rich flavor. This Cajun Blackened Redfish recipe combines bold spices, buttery richness, and a smoky sear, making it a restaurant-worthy dish you can easily make at home. Perfectly charred in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven with tangy Italian dressing, this dish is a true Louisiana-inspired favorite.

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Serving Size: 4
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cup Italian Dressing
  • 4 each, 6 oz filets red drum (Redfish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the cayenne, black pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt and set aside.
  3. Dip the filets in the melted butter, then coat with the seasoning mix.
  4. In a large skillet (cast iron is nice!) over high heat, sear fish on each side for 2 minutes until slightly charred.
  5. Placed the fish in a 11×7 baking dish and pour the Italian dressing onto each filet.
  6. Cover and back for 30 minutes in your preheated oven.

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