How to Broil Red Fish

Red Fish is delicious any time of year.

Red fish are found in the Atlantic Ocean, along the eastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico. They are also called red drum, channel bass or reds. This type of fish has a firm texture and a mild, delicious taste. Serve broiled red fish tonight with a fast and easy recipe. Does this Spark an idea?

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Broiler
Greased broiler pan
4 red fish fillets
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tbsp. fresh ground basil
4 lemon wedges
4 sprigs basil

Instructions

- 1
  
  Preheat your broiler. Grease the broiler pan with vegetable oil then position it 2 to 3 inches from the heat source.
- 2
  
  Place your red fish fillets, with the skin side down, on the broiler pan. Brush each fillet with olive oil.
- 3
  
  Pour both the lemon and the lime juice onto fillets. Season with salt and pepper. Then, sprinkle each fillet with ground basil.
- 4
  
  Place fillets in the broiler. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes or until fillets flake with a fork.
- 5
  
  Serve hot. Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge and sprig of basil. Makes 4 servings.