RECIPES

Blackened Fish

Most people associate blackened with redfish, but other fish blacken just as well, such as grouper and snapper.  The best place to prepare blackened fish is outside on a grill, as it generates quite a bit of smoke. If cooking inside make sure stove fan is on high and skillet directly under fan. Caution-You might have to temporarily disconnect smoke alarm if inside

* several fish fillets, about 1/2 - 3/4 " thick
* 1/4 to 1/2 cup butter (depends on how many fillets cooking)
* Chef Paul Prudhomme's -  Blackened Redfish Magic Seasoning

Place an empty cast iron skillet over very high heat until VERY, VERY hot

Melt the butter then apply sparingly with a basting brush onto the fish fillets, only one side, (too much applied butter will result in soggy, buttery seasoned fillets, instead of blackened, crispy fillets)

Then sprinkle the Redfish Magic Seasoning onto the buttered side of the fish fillet, WARNING-the more you add the more blackened and spicier they turn out to be

Then place the fish immediately in the hot cast iron skillet, side with seasoning facing down

Then apply butter sparingly with basting brush to topside of fillet not buttered, then add Redfish Magic Seasoning to topside of fillet

Fish will sear and cook usually within 3-5  minutes per side

Once fillet is blackened to desired crispiness, flip and cook other side of fillet until blackened

Once fillet is blackened to desired crispiness on both sides, serve and enjoy

Fried Corn Meal Fish Fillets

(This is excellent for Sea Trout, Bass, or other white, flakey meat types of fish)

Select a skillet large enough for several fillets, pour enough Canola Oil in bottom of skillet to cover completely side to side.

Place skillet on burner and turn on : medium to medium-high heat,  to pre heat

* Several fish fillets, about 1/2 - 3/4 " thick

* Then mix in a bowl, 1 large egg and 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk

* Pour 1 cup corn meal into a quart sized plastic bag

Dip each fillet separately into egg/milk mix, then drop into plastic bag and "bread" the fillets until completely covered on both sides

Once Canola Oil is hot, carefully drop fillets into skillet and fry until Golden Brown/Crispy on both sides

Note - It is recommended that you use Canola Oil for healthier eating and better flavor

Italian Style Fish  & Vegetables

* Take 2-4 average sized fillets and cut into chunks

* 1 cup mushrooms, sliced thin

* 2 cups tomatoes, chopped

* 1/4 - 1/2 cup onions, diced

* 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced thin

* 1 cup red pepper, sliced thin

Pre heat  a LARGE skillet with 1  stick of butter

As soon as all the butter has melted, mix/cook all the above vegetables, with lid on skillet, steaming until tender

Once vegetables are tender, spread around outer sides of skillet, add a 1/2 stick of butter in center of skillet, once melted, then place fish chunks in the center of the skillet, cover with lid, and cook on both sides until done

Note - End result should be steamed/cooked vegetables with tender fish in tomato sauce