3 lbs. redfish, fillet
Melted butter
1 tbsp. paprika
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. white pepper
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dry thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano

Dip fish in melted butter and then in mixture of seasonings. Cook in cast iron skillet, preheated until pan is very hot. Cook 2 minutes on one side, turn and cook for another minute. This dish is very smoky to prepare. It cooks well outside on a grill or camp stove.

St. John's in Lafayette Sq., Washington D.C.