Second Harvest

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana is leading the fight against hunger in 23 south Louisiana parishes through food distribution, advocacy, education and disaster response. www.no-hunger.org.

Captain Anthony Hardy

Company: Ladder 8

Length of Service: 13 Years

Favorite Foods: Grilled Fish, Shrimp and Chicken

Blackened Red Fish

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups Italian-style salad dressing
4 red fish filets

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on low heat; cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, black pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.
Dip the filets into the melted butter, then coat with the seasoning mixture.
In a large skillet over high heat, sear fish on each side for 2 minutes or until slightly charred.
Place in a 11x7 inch baking dish and pour the Italian dressing onto each filet. Cover baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until flaky and tender.