MISSISSIPPI KITCHEN DELIGHTS

BY SEAN VARONE

Spring brings smaller redfish to coastal rivers, bayous, and creeks to hide from larger redfish and to find prey. The best baits for catching them are live shrimp, pin fish, fiddler crabs, and finger mullet. The best lures for catching redfish are three to five inch white or gray paddle tail with a 1/8 to 1/2 ounce jig head or a seedless gold spoon worked slowly near the bottom of the water column. When you hook one, be ready for a fight, as these fish are very strong and don’t give up easily. Slot limits on redfish vary from state. In Mississippi, redfish must be between 18 and 30 inches to be legally harvested; the daily bag limit is three redfish per person. Alabama has a range of 16 inches to 30 inches with a daily bag limit of three fish as well.

There are so many ways to prepare and cook redfish because its meat is thick and firm, lending itself to beautiful presentation as well as flavor. Give this bright, tasty recipe a try the next time you bring home a fresh catch!

1. 4 redfish filets

2. 2 eggs, beaten

3. 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs

4. 1/2 cup all purpose flour

5. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

6. 1 tsp granulated garlic

7. Oil for frying

1. Add 1/4 inch of oil to a shallow frying pan and bring to 350 degrees

2. Dr y filets with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper

3. Mix panko, Parmesan, and garlic in a bowl and set up your breading station. One bowl for panko mixture, one for flour, one for eggs

4. Dredge each filet in flour, then egg, finish with panko mixture

5. Fry each filet 2-4 mins per side, depending on thickness, drain on paper towels

6. Serve with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce and polenta rounds or grits.

1. 2 tbsp olive oil

2. 4 cloves garlic, minced

3. 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (feel free to use more)

4. 3/4 cups heavy cream

5. 2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste (squirt tube)

6. Handful of basil leaves

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO

1. Heat oil in skillet or small saucepan

2. Add tomatoes and cook til blistered

3. Add tomato paste and cook for 30 secs or so

4. Add garlic; cook til fragrant

5. Reduce heat to low, add cream and simmer for 15 mins stirring frequently

6. Toss in torn basil and season with salt and pepper

7. Serve with panko crusted redfish, or anything because this simple sauce is delicious

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