Thanksgiving is next week!

Check it out - next Thursday is Thanksgiving!! We are closed on Thursday to be with our families, but we will be here Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - hours as normal... 10 am to 6:30 pm, but we stop cleaning fish at 6:00 as usual. Plan ahead to get what you need. Be safe traveling and have a happy holiday!

Sexy Fish - Red Drum Fish

The Red Drum Fish is also known as the Spottail Bass. The common name "Drum Fish" comes from their ability to make a drumming sound during courtship or when pulled from the water. They do this by rubbing special muscles against an air bladder, thus producing the drum-like sound. Their general coloration is iridescent silvery-gray overall, with a coppery cast that is usually darker on the back and upper sides. The Latin name sciaenops ocellatus means "shady eye-like spot (on tail)," and most red drum have a single distinctive black spot at the base of the tail. The fish can grow to 5 feet long and 95 pounds but the average is 5 to 30 pounds. They have a mild, sweet flavor with firm flesh and large moist flakes.

Cajun Red Drum

Ingredients

2 Red Drum fillets
1 Tablespoon Paprika
3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
lemon wedge

Directions
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne and oil to make a paste. Rinse and pat fish dry with paper towels. Using the back of a spoon, rub the paste mixture evenly over both sides of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat BBQ grill to medium high and grease grill. BBQ, turning once (about 3-5 minutes per side). Alternatively you can cook in a non-stick frying pan over medium high heat. Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of fish. Remove to plate and serve with lemon wedges.