Blackened Redfish

Blackened Redfish

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

    • About This Recipe

    “This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted.I haven’t prepared this one yet.”

    Ingredients

  • 6redfish fillets( 8-10oz)
  • 3/4 lbunsalted butter, melted

    • SEASONING MIX

  • 1tablespoonsweet paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoonssalt
  • 1teaspoononion powder
  • 1teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper, Ground
  • 3/4 teaspoonwhite pepper, Ground
  • 3/4 teaspoonblack pepper, Ground
  • 1/2 teaspoondried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoondried oregano leaves

    • Directions

  • NOTE: Fish fillets (preferably redfish, pompano or tilefish) cut about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Redfish and pompano are ideal for this method of cooking.
  • If tilefish is used, you may have to split the fillets in half horizontally to have proper thickness.
  • If you can’t get any of these fish, salmon steaks or red snapper fillets can be substituted.
  • In any case, the fillets or steaks must not be more than 3/4 inch thick.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat until it is beyond the smoking stage and you see white ash in the skillet bottom (the skillet cannot be too hot for this dish), at least 10 minutes. (FT – this recipe is *NOT* for the faint of heart) Meanwhile, pour 2 Tablespoons melted butter in each of 6 small ramekins; set aside and keep warm.
  • Reserve the remaining butter in its skillet.
  • Heat the serving plates in a 250F oven.
  • Thoroughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Dip each fillet in the reserved melted butter so that both sides are well coated; then sprinkle seasoning mix generously and evenly on both sides of the fillets, patting by hand.
  • Place in the hot skillet and pour 1 teaspoon melted butter on top of each fillet (be careful, as the butter may flame up).
  • Cook, uncovered, over the same high heat until the underside looks charred, about 2 minutes (the time will vary according to the fillet’s thickness and the heat of the skillet).
  • Turn the fish over and again pour 1 teaspoon butter on top; cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more.
  • Repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Serve each fillet while piping hot.
  • To serve, place one fillet and a ramekin of butter on each heated serving plate.

    • Reviews

  • “Caught fresh redfish in Perdido Bay and used this recipe to feed it to the extended family when we returned from the coast. My mother-in-law said it was some of the best fish she had ever had.This coupled with Paula Deen’s Southern Crabcakes for an appetizer…..truly amazing.Serving it up again tonight for some friends.Check-out the photos of both that we took.I will have to add her recipe if it is not already online.Also may add her tartar sauce recipie which goes nice with this one.”

  • “I made this reciped with very minimal changes.I didn’t have any white pepper so I used mustard powder instead. I also used salted butter and the final product was just a little to salty. Like the recipe said, the most important part is the supper hot pan. The rub created this great crust on the outside leaving the inside moist”

  • “This is a winner!!! After reading the review from the member who made the dish and then had a guest BUY his cooking kit, leftovers and all, I decided that this was the recipe I was looking for. All I can say is wow!!!First time I made this I used tilapia.All my wife could do was tell me how “wonderful” the fish was. Second time I made it I adjusted the salt and cayenne in the seasoning mix to my taste and made it for company.A huge hit.No offers to buy my pan, yet, but this is a definite keeper.”

  • “Well Dreamgoddess, you beat me to it! The first time I made this recipe it was to see what all the hipe was about, “Blackened Redfish!” Well, armed with a bottle of Chef Paul Prudhomme’s “Blackened Redfish Magic” I was off to the back yard.(You can’t do this indoors) I followed the directions to a tee. Absolutley the best fish I ever ate, bar none, still. The second time I made this, was for a swim party for about 30 people. I used striper, common in Texas lakes. It was so good, a guy bought my pan, my rig, the left over fish and the seasoning I had left over, everything I came to the party with, except my wife and my truck. He paid me enough to improve my rig from good, to awesome. So, it works, just follow Chef Paul’s directions in his seasoning package. I must add, however, I did find a few things besides following the directions that you “must” do. Have the pan white hot, and have the fish at room temperature. I didn’t have the fish at room tempeature one time and I fought the process. Try it!I think you too will agree it is the best fish “YOU” ever ate.”

  • “I don’t use quite as much butter when I make this, but it’s still very good.The blackening seasoning is a good one!”

  • “Just some info – this recipe appears in Paul Prudhomme’s Louisianna Kitchen, so you Know it’s going to be great!”

  • “Oh, this was so good! I am a wimp when it comes to hot spicy, so I only put in a pinch of cayenne, left out the white pepper(don’t have any).I halved the recipe, using tilapia. Loved it! Thank you!!!”

  • “Another great blackening seasoning. (And I thought I was the only one who likes my fish on extra butter!!)Here’s a tip if you are lucky enough to have a fisherman in the house. If you freeze your redfish for later use, leave the skin on. Helps to ID the fish (oops I thawed the sea trout!!) And if you don’t have a food sealer, freeze in a Ziplock with water to cover the fish. This makes an ice block around the fish that prevents freezer burn.”

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