Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Redfish Recipe

Inspired by McElroy's Harbor House
Time45m
Serves4

Served with seasoned rice and seasonal vegetables.

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Redfish

For the Seasoned Rice

For the Seasonal Vegetables

Method

For the Blackened Redfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Mix

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create your blackening seasoning.

  2. 2

    Season the Redfish

    Pat the redfish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet generously with olive oil, then coat both sides with the blackening seasoning, ensuring an even layer.

  3. 3

    Cook the Redfish

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Carefully place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

For the Seasoned Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and garlic powder, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  2. 5

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in dried parsley before serving.

For the Seasonal Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the mixed seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.

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