Cajun Beer Basted Red Drum on the Grill
Elevate your next grilling session with this mouthwatering Cajun Beer Basted Red Drum recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of Cajun spices, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, these tender red drum fillets are grilled to perfection and basted with a buttery beer glaze that keeps them moist and flavorful. This recipe combines the smokiness of the grill with the zest of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a truly unforgettable seafood dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy grilled red drum is ideal for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. Pair it with your favorite sides, and let the rich, Southern-inspired flavors take center stage!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) Red drum fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 12 ounces Beer (lager or ale)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 4 pieces (for serving) Lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Pat the red drum fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Generously rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the fillets.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the beer and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and set aside for basting.
Place the seasoned fillets on the preheated grill skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip the fillets using a fish spatula.
Brush the fillets generously with the beer-butter mixture after flipping. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
During the last minute of cooking, baste the fillets once more with the beer-butter mixture to enhance the flavor and ensure they stay moist.
Remove the fillets from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 6357 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
