Comfort Food: Garlic-Parmesan Herb Butter Grilled Red Drum Half Shell

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb red drum (half-shell fillets)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes total): Pat the red drum dry. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley (and thyme if using). In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 205°C). Brush the fish lightly with olive oil and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

3. 3

   Cook (12 minutes total): Grill red drum 6 minutes per side (or until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F / 63°C).

4. 4

   Finish: Spoon and melt the garlic-Parmesan herb butter over the hot grilled fish for 1–2 minutes, then serve immediately.