Fairhope Redfish Grilled on Squash with Muscadine Salsa

Grilled Gulf redfish meets tender squash and bright Sweet Home Muscadine Salsa in this Fairhope-inspired dish.

Bold Gulf Coast flavor meets fresh summer produce in this light, Alabama-inspired dish featuring grilled redfish, tender squash, and a bright muscadine salsa. Learn more about Fairhope, Alabama.)

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients for the Redfish

• 4 redfish fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Grilled Squash

• 2 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into planks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Sweet Home Muscadine Salsa

• ½ cup Sweet Home Muscadine Salsa
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Muscadine Salsa
   In a small bowl, stir together Sweet Home Muscadine Salsa, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Set aside to let flavors meld.
2. Season the Fish
   Pat redfish fillets dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
3. Grill the Squash
   Toss squash planks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until tender with light char marks. Remove and keep warm.
4. Grill the Redfish
   Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill redfish over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily and has nice grill marks.
5. Assemble & Serve
   Arrange grilled squash on plates, top with redfish fillets, and spoon Sweet Home Muscadine Salsa generously over the fish. Serve with lemon wedges.

Perfect Pairings

• Pair with grilled corn, rice pilaf, or a simple cucumber salad.
• This dish works beautifully with snapper or grouper if redfish isn’t available.
• For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the salsa.

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