Coffee Rubbed Grilled Fish Recipes

COFFEE-RUBBED GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill or heat an indoor grill pan to medium-high, ensuring the grates are very clean. Using a sharp knife, score the fish with four diagonal slashes through the skin on both sides.
• Mix the coffee, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, ancho, cumin, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Pat the fish very dry with paper towels, then drizzle with the oil and rub over the skin. Sprinkle the coffee rub all over the exterior and cavity of the fish and massage the seasoning into nooks and crannies.
• Oil the grill grates or pan. Place the fish on the hot, greased grates, and cover, if using a gas grill. Grill, turning once, until skin is browned and crisp and the flesh is opaque, 5 to 6 minutes per side. The crisped skin should naturally release from the grate when turning and removing the fish. If it doesn't, let it sit until it does. If it's still stuck, carefully pry the skin off the grate with a spatula. Season to taste with salt, and serve right away with lime wedges.

COFFEE-RUBBED GRILLED RIB EYES

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Combine the brown sugar, espresso powder, ancho powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pat the spice rub on both sides of each steak (but not on the outside fat cap). Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Grill until the steaks are nicely browned with deep grill marks, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer the steaks to a serving platter to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

COFFEE-RUBBED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For the avocado-lime sauce: In a blender on low speed, mix the avocado, lime juice, 2 tablespoons water, sour cream, hot sauce and some salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
• For the fish tacos: In a shallow bowl, mix the coriander, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, coffee, brown sugar and cornmeal until well combined. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and hot sauce together.
• Shred the cabbage as finely as possible, and slice the radishes as thinly as possible. Set aside.
• Pour the oil into a large saute pan and heat over medium-high heat.
• Cut the fish into 12 sticks, approximately 3 ounces each. Roll each piece of fish in the egg mixture and then coat well in the cornmeal mixture.
• In batches, place the breaded fish into the hot oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the fish on each side, approximately 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels, sprinkling the fish with a little salt as it comes out of the pan.
• In a separate saute pan, heat the tortillas over high heat to brown slightly.
• Place a piece of fish on each tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, avocado sauce and radish slices.

HERB-RUBBED GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, crush 1/2 cup fennel fronds, black and pink peppercorns, garlic, and parsley to a paste. (Or pulse in a food processor.) Stir in 2 tablespoons oil. Rub mixture over fish, inside and out; stuff fish with more fennel fronds, herb sprigs, and greens. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium. Season fish generously with salt and pepper. Brush a fish-grilling basket with oil; place fish inside and secure. Grill, covered, turning once, until fish is opaque and flakes when tested with the tip of a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss fennel bulbs and chiles in a bowl with salt and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Grill until fennel and chiles are lightly marked and tender (if they start to burn, shift to a cooler area of grill). Arrange fish on a platter; surround with lemon, potatoes, fennel, and chiles (chiles should be eaten with caution). Drizzle with herb sauce; serve immediately.

GRILLED SALT-RUBBED FISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the Sandwich: Combine thyme, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over all sides of fillets.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Drizzle fillets with oil, then grill, flipping halfway through, until opaque and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate. Grill rolls, cut-sides down, until toasted and golden, about 30 seconds.
• For the Tartar Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt. (Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.)
• Top bottom half of each roll with tartar sauce, a fish fillet, lettuce, and tomato; add top halves and serve.