Cajun Blackened Redfish Recipe
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Cajun Blackened Redfish

By: M. Alario 
"Delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare! Best when caught fresh, but can use frozen. Made this recipe up when I was about 14, still it is one of my favorites!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Italian-style salad dressing
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets red drum

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on low heat; cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, black pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. Dip the filets into the melted butter, then coat with the seasoning mixture.
  4. In a large skillet over high heat, sear fish on each side for 2 minutes or until slightly charred.
  5. Place in a 11x7 inch baking dish and pour the Italian dressing onto each filet. Cover baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until flaky and tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 454 | Total Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 102mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by DENISE PERRIN   view full review
My husband is from Nawlins (New Orleans to the Northerners). He says this recipe is the REAL...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by bransom   view full review
I like fish a lot, and this is my first try with a cajun do. Terrific! I goofed a little in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by DACSALAZAR   view full review
my family thought that the fish was a bit to spicy. next time i make this dish i'll have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by LEA1   view full review
If you like hot and spicy cajun food you'll love this recipe. Absolutely delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2012 by Cajunrick Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Big taste difference from the Louisiana original (from Chef Paul Prudhomme) with half of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by Jack   view full review
While this recipe does sound tasty, members should be aware that it is not the original,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by JANE50   view full review
I tried this recipe for supper and my husband and I agreed it was delicious! I was skeptical...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by D.LADY   view full review
Smply Delisious! I will try this dish again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Brian   view full review
Excellent taste. Make sure the skillet is esp hot to sear the fish and keep the filet firm. If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by XIUZOLLI   view full review
I used tilapia instead and as I couldnt find the cayenne pepper, used normal pepper instead. I...

 

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