Redfish

A member of the same family as the black drum, redfish is a popular gamefish that’s also earned a spot on dinner tables throughout the South. Its pale pink flesh has a sweet taste with fine to medium flakes.

Sources
Gulf of Mexico.

Availability
Redfish is available year-round.

Cooking Tips

Redfish are great to use in fish cakes because their small bones will break down in the food processor. Kids will love ‘em!

Recipes

BLACKENED REDFISH

GRILLED REDFISH WITH GINGER & SOY

Directions:
Dust redfish in flour and saute over medium heat on both sides until brown. Remove fish. In the same skillet, saute onion for five minutes. Add green pepper and cook five minutes more. Add garlic, celery, green onion, oregano, chicken stock, tomatoes (cut into quarters) and tomato sauce. Let sauce cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add crawfish and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place redfish in baking pan. Pour sauce over the fish and cook for 20 minutes.