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Cajun Blackened Redfish

SUBMITTED 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!!!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by DENISE PERRIN
My husband is from Nawlins (New Orleans to the Northerners). He says this recipe is the REAL... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by LEA1
If you like hot and spicy cajun food you'll love this recipe. Absolutely delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by DACSALAZAR
my family thought that the fish was a bit to spicy. next time i make this dish i'll have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by D.LADY
Smply Delisious! I will try this dish again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Brian
Excellent taste. Make sure the skillet is esp hot to sear the fish and keep the filet firm. If... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by JANE50
I tried this recipe for supper and my husband and I agreed it was delicious! I was skeptical... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by bransom
I like fish a lot, and this is my first try with a cajun do. Terrific! I goofed a little in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by Jack
While this recipe does sound tasty, members should be aware that it is not the original,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by XIUZOLLI
I used tilapia instead and as I couldnt find the cayenne pepper, used normal pepper instead. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by ANGELICAGGIE06
Super spicy but very good! MORE

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