Description
This blackened redfish recipe features a perfect blend of spices that creates a mouthwatering crust, sealing in the fish’s natural juices for a flavorful and quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets redfish
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (for marinating)
Instructions
- Choose fresh redfish with bright eyes and firm flesh.
- Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes in lemon juice and spices.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet to achieve a signature blackened crust.
- Coat the fish fillets with blackening seasoning evenly on both sides.
- Add butter and olive oil to the preheated skillet.
- Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet without overcrowding.
- Cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a charred crust forms.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
- Serve the blackened redfish with your choice of sides like rice or salad.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve an even cooking temperature for the perfect crust.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: fish
- Method: pan-searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: blackened, redfish, Cajun, seafood, quick meal