10 Best Redfish Recipes – Insanely Good

Looking for the best redfish recipes to prepare your fresh catch? I have the top 10 right here!

All these recipes highlight the flavor profile of redfish and are so tasty.

Like white fish, redfish is a general term for a variety of species. (Red snapper, red drum, and ocean perch to name a few.)

It tends to be on the mild and sweet side making it a highly versatile ingredient. 

Keep in mind some species aren’t sustainable, so always check before you eat!

If you have the green light, I say slap on some blackened seasoning and try one of my favorite tacos.

A fried fish sandwich is always a winner, too. 

Bring the seaside dinner to your home with these 10 incredible redfish recipes.

One of my favorite ways to prepare redfish, or any fish for that matter, is to sprinkle on some blackened seasoning.

And this one comes with garlic butter!

Brush each filet with a good coating of that garlicky goodness. 

Next, rub them down in a homemade blackened seasoning and toss them on a piping hot skillet with butter melted in the pan.

I know it’s a ton of butter, but that’s what makes it so great. 

Oh, and leave the skins on when cooking.

It will help keep the filets from burning, and the skin will be easier to remove when it’s done.

Redfish on the half shell has a Mexican flair that’s fresh and zesty. 

The term “half shell” is referring to how you cook the fish. It means the skin and scales are intact. 

For this recipe, you start by flavoring a mayo base with shallots, garlic, lime zest, and cilantro.

Spread that all over your redfish of choice then hit the grill. 

You’ll know the fish is ready when it starts to flake. 

For a complimentary accompaniment, try a Mexican side dish like tangy slaw, Mexican rice, or street corn.

A family trip to the ocean usually entails a fried fish sandwich.

But here’s one you can make even when you’re not dining seaside. 

You need an egg mixture and flour mixture to dredge the fish.

This one adds a few dashes of hot sauce, pickle brine, and blackened seasoning for a kick. 

Once the fish has a full coating of the breading, it’s time to start frying. It will be a quick process, so…