Blackened Redfish Food

DELICIOUS BLACKENED FISH

Steps:

• Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
• Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
• Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
• Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
• Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.

CAJUN BLACKENED REDFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• Dip the filets into the melted butter, then coat with the seasoning mixture.
• In a large skillet over high heat, sear fish on each side for 2 minutes or until slightly charred.
• 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.

BLACKENED FISH

Steps:

• Mix first 8 ingredients together, and drench the fish in the mixture.
• Drizzle with melted butter and sauté in a very hot (not burning), heavy (cast iron!) skillet until blackened, only a few minutes per side.
• Turn and repeat on other side.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

BLACKENED CATFISH WITH MAQUE CHOUX

Steps:

• Make the maque choux first. Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat, then add the onion. Saute the onion for 1 minute, then add the green pepper. Sprinkle salt over everything and saute for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the corn kernels and cook for another 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover while you make the fish.
• Get a cast-iron frying pan hot over your hottest burner. Turn the stove fan on high, and open the windows nearby, as this creates smoke. Let the frying pan get hot for a good 3-4 minutes. While the pan is heating up, melt the butter and pour the Cajun spices into a shallow dish.
• Dip the fish fillets in the melted butter, then dredge in the Cajun spices. Shake off any excess. Do this for as many fillets as will fit in the frying pan; I find that 4 normal fillets is as much as it will hold. Lay the fish down on the hot pan. It will sizzle up fiercely and smoke. This is normal. Let the fish cook this way for 2-3 minutes. Using a wide metal spatula, carefully flip the catfish fillets and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
• When you flip the catfish, add the tomatoes and the Tabasco to the maque choux.
• Serve with white rice, the maque choux and a good beer. And revel in the fact that some idiot paid $130 for this back in 1983...

BLACKENED REDFISH

Steps:

• 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.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S BLACKENED REDFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme and oregano. Mix well. Set aside.
• Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 10 minutes. It will get smoky, so turn on the exhaust fan and turn off the smoke detector.
• Meanwhile, pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter in each of 6 small ramekins; set aside and keep warm. Pour the remaining butter into a shallow bowl. Dip each fillet in the butter so that both sides are well coated. Sprinkle the spice mix generously and evenly on both sides of the fish, patting it on by hand.
• When the skillet is heated, place the fillets inside without crowding and top each with 1 teaspoon of melted butter. Cook, uncovered, until the underside looks charred, about 2 minutes. Turn the fillets over and again pour 1 teaspoon of butter on top; cook until done, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to warmed plates and repeat with the remaining fish. Serve immediately, with a ramekin of butter on each plate.

BLACKENED REDFISH WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fit your grill with skillet insert and preheat to medium high heat or use a cast iron fry pan.
• Brush each side of the red fish fillet with the softened butter. Dredge both sides with Cajun seasoning making sure to have an even coating of spice.
• Place the red fish onto the skillet meat side down to start and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn over fillet and continue to blacken until the fish is fully cooked.
• Remove fish from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
• Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the baby shrimp and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes and add the wine, lemon juice, lime juice, and green onion. Cook for 3 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half. Remove from heat, stir in cold butter stirring until the butter has melted.
• Place the blackened redfish on plates and pour over the baby shrimp butter.

BLACKENED REDFISH

Steps:

• Melt ghee and brush both sides of the fish with it.
• Mix all the spices together in a mixing bowl.
• Season the fish on both sides with the spice mix.
• Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. It should be smoking hot. Turn your stovetop fan on to it's highest setting. Add the ghee and make sure the entire pan is covered with a layer.
• Add the fish. If cooking with skin on one side then start skin side down first. Add a tbsp butter to the hot skillet for basting. As it begins to melt tilt the pan and using a spoon scoop up the melted butter and continually baste the fish with it. Cook 2-3 minutes depending on thickness. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the fish and serve.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

• Add all of the spices to an airtight container. Seal and shake. Store at room temperature.