Cajun Blackened Redfish
Experience the fiery kiss of Cajun spices on succulent redfish fillets. This dish, born from youthful culinary exploration, delivers bold flavors and a delightful sear, culminating in a tender, flaky finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive weekend dinner.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
9 g
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Cholesterol
102 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
20 g
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Saturated Fat
12 g
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Sodium
2078 mg
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Sugar
6 g
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Fat
38 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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Place melted butter in a shallow dish. In a separate small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. (5 minutes)
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Dip each redfish fillet into the melted butter, ensuring both sides are lightly coated. Then, generously sprinkle both sides with the prepared seasoning mixture, pressing gently to adhere. (5 minutes)
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Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is ideal) over high heat until it's smoking hot. Carefully place the seasoned redfish fillets into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear each side for approximately 2 minutes, until a blackened crust forms. (8 minutes)
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Transfer the seared fillets to an 11x7-inch baking dish. Pour Italian dressing evenly over the fillets. (2 minutes)
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when gently tested with a fork. (30 minutes)
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Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving. (5 minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the spice blend.
If using frozen redfish, ensure it's fully thawed and patted dry before cooking for best results.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
Serve with a side of rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors just before serving.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 86 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Myrna Johnson
Jun 2, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The blackened crust is perfectly spicy, and the fish is so moist.
Keira Greenholt
May 29, 2025The Italian dressing adds a unique tang that I really enjoyed. Will definitely make again!
Kevon Stamm
Dec 21, 2024Easy to follow and delicious! I used cod instead of redfish, and it worked great.
Lyric Yost
Jan 20, 2024My family loved this recipe! It's a great way to prepare fish, even for those who aren't big fish eaters.
Heidi Emmerich
Sep 19, 2023I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. I sometimes add a little Old Bay seasoning to the spice mix.