Blackened Red Drum

Drum is a firm fish with a moderate flavor and is particularly delicious when blackened.

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 red drum fillets, skinned and boned
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• Juice 1 lemon

Directions:

In a bowl, stir together the chipotle pepper, oregano, black pepper, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Place a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Brush each fillet on both sides with melted butter and carefully coat both sides with the spice mixture.

Add the fillets to the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until blackened and cooked through.

Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.