🐟 Redfish Recipes

1. Blackened Redfish
A Cajun classic. Coat redfish fillets with melted butter and a bold blackening seasoning (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme). Sear in a hot cast iron skillet for 2–3 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges and dirty rice.

2. Grilled Redfish on the Half Shell
Leave the skin and scales on one side. Season the meat side with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Grill skin-side down for 8–10 minutes until flaky. Perfect with roasted vegetables or corn.

3. Redfish Courtbouillon
A rich Creole stew. Simmer chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes in a roux-based broth. Add redfish chunks and cook until tender. Serve over rice with a sprinkle of green onions.

4. Redfish Tacos
Marinate fillets in lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Grill or pan-fry, then flake into tortillas. Top with cabbage slaw, avocado, and a drizzle of crema or chipotle mayo.

5. Baked Redfish with Lemon Butter
Place fillets in a baking dish with lemon slices, garlic, butter, and white wine. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes. Serve with steamed greens or potatoes.

🐟 Speckled Trout Recipes

1. Pan-Fried Speckled Trout
Lightly dredge fillets in seasoned flour. Fry in butter and olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Finish with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with coleslaw or hush puppies.

2. Speckled Trout Almondine
Dredge fillets in flour, pan-fry in butter, and top with toasted slivered almonds and browned butter sauce. A French twist that’s perfect with green beans or rice pilaf.

3. Baked Trout with Herbs
Place fillets on a baking sheet with olive oil, rosemary, dill, and lemon slices. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until flaky. Great with wild rice and grilled asparagus.

4. Speckled Trout Meunière
Lightly dust with flour, then pan-fry in butter. Remove the fillets and make a quick sauce with more butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Spoon over the fish and serve with mashed potatoes.

5. Grilled Speckled Trout Packets
Wrap fillets in foil with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil. Grill or bake for 10–12 minutes. Open and serve right from the foil for a mess-free meal.

🐟 Flounder Recipes

1. Stuffed Flounder
Classic Gulf Coast favorite. Stuff the flounder with a mixture of crabmeat, breadcrumbs, parsley, and butter. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden and flaky.

2. Flounder Piccata
Dredge flounder fillets in flour, pan-fry in olive oil, then make a sauce with lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Serve over pasta or sautéed spinach.

3. Grilled Flounder with Garlic Butter
Brush fillets with melted garlic butter and lemon juice. Grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side. Serve with grilled corn or rice.

4. Baked Parmesan-Crusted Flounder
Coat fillets with a mixture of breadcrumbs, parmesan, and herbs. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes. Serve with a fresh green salad.

5. Southern Fried Flounder
Dip fillets in egg wash, dredge in seasoned cornmeal, and fry until crispy. Serve with tartar sauce, lemon, and coleslaw or fries.