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Well, we FINALLY got a good day out on the water. Tide and wind were about perfect so it was time to keep a promise and bring a buddy's nephew to fish top water for redfish. Boy did we get into the fish!


Had our 2 man limit by about 10am... started looking for speckled trout and found a few on some oyster reefs.



So after cleaning the fish and burying the carcasses in the garden bed, time to prep for dinner! I cooked for the boys at the firehouse...

Char-grilled Bar-B-Qued Redfish on the half shell with Au Gratin potatoes and smoked corn on the cob and fresh hot french bread.


Corn on the pellet grill smoking,,,


Done!


The plate:

 
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Looks like you had a great day fishing!

The meal looks fantastic!

Congrats for making the carousel!

Point!

Al
 
Great day on the water, memories made with family, and a killer meal at the end!

Those reds look mouth watering on the grill, loves on the half shell!

Point for sure!
 
Great day on the water, memories made with family, and a killer meal at the end!

Those reds look mouth watering on the grill, loves on the half shell!

Point for sure!
Thanks Cranky! Here is the recipe I use:

Bar-B-Que'd Redfish

4 Redfish fillets on the half shell (skin and scales on) from 16-25" redfish
Blackened Redfish seasoning
Bar B que redfish sauce..

To cook:
Mix seasoning:

Blackened redfish seasoning:
2 Tbsps. Paprika
1 Tbsp. granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp. dried Thyme
1/2 tsp. dried Oregano
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
mix all spices together in a small bowl and transfer to a shaker (old spice bottle)

Prep fillets by removing any visible bones, and score fillets every 2-3" or so. Pat dry meat side with a paper towel, place fillets on a cookie sheet, season liberally with Blackening seasoning and set fillets aside in frig.

Bar-B-que sauce:
1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup olive oil
4 Tbsps. freshly minced garilc
2 Tbsps. cracked black pepper
4 Tbsps. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsps. dried basil
1 tbsp. dried thyme
1 tbsp. Louisiana Hot sauce

mix all ingredients warm on the stove for 4-5 minutes, and reserve warm, be sure butter is melted all the way.

Fire up the grill to med. hot coals. prep smoking chips if desired (I always use some-mesquite or pecan)
place fillets on coals and baste liberally with sauce, close lid and cook 5 minutes. open lid, baste once more... the fish should be done in another 5-7 minutes. when juices run clear and fish flakes easily and is white but firm...remove to cookie sheet.
 
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Very awesome looking meal there. I will have to try the rub and sauce combo next time I get some fish on the grill.
 
That looks great a beautiful plate.....  Love fresh fish, That would definitely be a good time..... Thx. for posting recipes,   
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That looks great a beautiful plate.....  Love fresh fish, That would definitely be a good time..... Thx. for posting recipes,   
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Thanks ABC!
Very awesome looking meal there. I will have to try the rub and sauce combo next time I get some fish on the grill.
Thanks m&h!
 
Awesome! I did the same thing two weeks ago with some half she'll reds and trout filets but tried to slow smoke. It came out ok but nothing spectacular. Next time I'm going to try a stronger wood instead of the apple as we like a heavy flavor.
 
Awesome! I did the same thing two weeks ago with some half she'll reds and trout filets but tried to slow smoke. It came out ok but nothing spectacular. Next time I'm going to try a stronger wood instead of the apple as we like a heavy flavor.
I much prefer char-grilling reds on the half shell. I get the grill super hot-500*, and put the fish on, then when I baste the fillets, the oil rolls off and the fire flares up. Those flames roll over the top of the fish and char- grill the top. Fish is done in 10~12 minute usually. should not take longer than 15.
 
 
Now that is some big fish!  The meal looks delicious.  Love all the pics.

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Buddy's nephew hooked into a 36+" redfish for a few minutes, but the fish pulled off. The fish blew up on the top water bait and I think he caught the hooks on the outside of his head in the cheek, and when he made a big run, the hooks pulled out/straightened. Big redfish on topwater are a sight to see....and they will hit it all day long-even in full sun. The bait resembles a blue crab swimming on the surface-the #1 food of choice for redfish.

Thanks for the points.
 
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