How to Cook Redfish

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Season the fish with olive oil, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.. Place the fish in the pan flesh-side down to cook for 3 minutes.

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1

Season the fish with olive oil, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 1

Season the fish with olive oil, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3

Place the fish in the pan flesh-side down to cook for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Place the fish in the pan flesh-side down to cook for 3 minutes.

4

Flip the fish to cook it for another 4 minutes or so.

Step 4

Flip the fish to cook it for another 4 minutes or so.

5

Prepare the redfish fillets by washing them and slitting the skin.

Step 5

Prepare the redfish fillets by washing them and slitting the skin.

6

Brush the skin side with a 0.25 cups (59 mL) of olive oil.

Step 6

Brush the skin side with a 0.25 cups (59 mL) of olive oil.

7

Turn the fish over and season it lightly.

Step 7

Turn the fish over and season it lightly.

8

Warm the grill to medium heat and oil it down.

Step 8

Warm the grill to medium heat and oil it down.

9

Cook the fish on the grill for 5-6 minutes on one side.

Step 9

Cook the fish on the grill for 5-6 minutes on one side.

10

Flip the fish and cook it another 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Flip the fish and cook it another 3-4 minutes.

11

Let the fish rest off the grill and then serve it.

Step 11

Let the fish rest off the grill and then serve it.

12

Mix the seasonings together to form a spice mix.

Step 12

Mix the seasonings together to form a spice mix.

13

Melt 6 ounces (170 g) of butter in the microwave.

Step 13

Melt 6 ounces (170 g) of butter in the microwave.

14

Season the fish with the prepared seasoning.

Step 14

Season the fish with the prepared seasoning.

15

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat.

Step 15

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat.

16

Add butter to the pan.

Step 16

Add butter to the pan.

17

Place 2-3 fillets in the pan to cook for 2 minutes on 1 side.

Step 17

Place 2-3 fillets in the pan to cook for 2 minutes on 1 side.

18

Flip the fish and add a bit more butter.

Step 18

Flip the fish and add a bit more butter.

19

Cook another 2-3 minutes until the fish is done.

Step 19

Cook another 2-3 minutes until the fish is done.

20

Cook the other 2-3 fillets the same way.

Step 20

Cook the other 2-3 fillets the same way.

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