Cajun Blackened Redfish

¼ 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 ¼ cups Italian-style salad dressing

4 (4 ounce) fillets red drum

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.