13 Red Drum Fish Recipes for Food Lovers

Hey there, seafood lovers! I’m thrilled to share 13 irresistible red drum fish recipes that’ll hook you from the first bite.

Whether you’re a fishing pro or just craving something fresh, these dishes, from Cajun classics to zesty ceviche, are your ticket to flavor town.

Let’s dive in and make some kitchen magic!

1. Parmesan Panko Encrusted Redfish

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 cup flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup polenta (optional)
• 1 cup tomato basil sauce

Instructions:

1. Season fillets with salt.
2. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with a Parmesan-panko-garlic mix.
3. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. Serve with tomato basil sauce.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

2. Redfish Picatta

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Lightly flour fillets.
2. Sauté in a mix of olive oil and butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
3. Remove fish, deglaze pan with white wine, lemon juice, and capers.
4. Simmer for 2 minutes, pour over fish, and sprinkle with parsley.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

3. Oven-Fried Baked Redfish Sliders

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each, cut into 2 oz pieces)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 tbsp relish
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 8 slider rolls

Instructions:

1. Cut fillets into slider-sized pieces.
2. Mix flour, cornstarch, egg white, and beer for batter.
3. Dip fish in batter and coat with panko.
4. Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
5. Serve on rolls with mayo-salsa-relish-mustard sauce.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

4. Spicy Redfish and Grits

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup grits
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• 1 jalapeño, diced

Instructions:

1. Coat fillets with panko-Parmesan-paprika blend.
2. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
3. Cook grits with milk for 10 minutes.
4. Sauté jalapeños, tomato paste, and Tabasco for sauce.
5. Serve fish over grits with sauce.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

5. Grilled Redfish & White Wine Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish portions (6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup rosé wine

Instructions:

1. Season fish with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
3. Sauté shallots and garlic in butter.
4. Add rosé wine and reduce for 5 minutes.
5. Drizzle sauce over fish.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

6. Easy Mexican Redfish

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup sliced onions

Instructions:

1. Layer fillets in a baking dish.
2. Top with salsa, cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and onions.
3. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until fish flakes and cheese melts.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

7. Classic Blackened Redfish

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish pieces (6 oz each)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground fennel
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Mix spices into a rub and coat fish.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet until hot, add butter.
3. Sear fish for 2-3 minutes per side until blackened.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

8. Easy Grilled Redfish

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Marinate fish in olive oil, Old Bay, lemon juice, and garlic for 15 minutes.
2. Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Baste with butter until it flakes.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

9. Zesty Redfish All’Amatriciana

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 4 oz pancetta, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 cup breading mix

Instructions:

1. Sauté pancetta, garlic, and red pepper in olive oil.
2. Add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Bread fish and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Serve with sauce and basil.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

10. Redfish Amandine

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Dredge fillets in flour.
2. Sauté in butter and oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Toast almonds in pan, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour over fish and garnish with parsley.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

11. Smoked Red Drum

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 quarts water (for brine)
• Smoke (pecan or oak)
• 2 tbsp butter (optional baste)

Instructions:

1. Brine fillets in salt-sugar mix for 2 hours, rinse.
2. Smoke over pecan or oak wood at 225°F for 2-3 hours until tender.
3. Baste with butter if desired.

Preparation Time: 2 hours (including brining)
Cooking Time: 3 hours

12. Spicy Fish Stew

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish pieces (6 oz each)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add tomatoes and roasted peppers, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add fish and cook for 5-7 minutes until done.
4. Top with avocado if desired.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

13. Red Drum Ceviche

Ingredients:

• 4 redfish pieces (6 oz each, diced)
• Juice of 4 limes
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 jalapeños, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tomato, diced

Instructions:

1. Dice fish and marinate in lime and lemon juice for 2-3 hours until “cooked.”
2. Mix with avocado, jalapeños, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
3. Serve chilled.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (marinating only)

Let’s Wrap It Up!

There are 13 incredible ways to cook red fish that’ll make your taste buds dance!

From baked redfish recipes to smoky delights, these dishes prove how versatile red drum can be.

I’d love for you to give them a whirl and tweak them to your heart’s content—cooking’s all about making it yours, right?

Here’s to happy cooking and some seriously tasty red drum fish adventures!