Southwest Fish Rub Recipes

NORTH AFRICAN INSPIRED RUB FOR FISH AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Brush both sides of fish fillets or chicken breasts with oil. Rub 1 side of the fish fillets or chicken breasts with the rub and grill, rub side down, until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 4 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
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SOUTHWEST FISH RUB

Steps:

• Rinse fish and pat dry.
• Mix the seasonings.
• Rub over fish.
• Cook as you want-.
• Broil, pan fry, grill.
• If grilling- use a "flipper" basket to avoid sticking, fish breaking and falling into the grill.
• 400 degrees oven or grill- 1 lb takes 10-15 minutes- cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. (when I broil, I use about 1 tbls butter in pan to avoid sticking).
• Broil, pan fry, grill- only turn once.

EMERIL'S SOUTHWEST DRY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BOBBY'S RUB FOR FISH

Steps:

• Combine the ancho, cinnamon, cumin, salt, brown sugar and black pepper in a bowl. Mix to blend. Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

EMERIL'S SOUTHWEST SEASONING:

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SOUTHWESTERN FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. In another bowl, toss cod with lemon juice and remaining taco seasoning., In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute cod just until it begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes (fish may break apart as it cooks). Spoon into taco shells; serve with sauce and optional ingredients as desired.

SALT FREE SOUTHWEST SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Get yourself an airtight jar to store the approximately 2 cups of mix in, making sure it's clean and dry.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Store in that jar mentioned above. :).
• Note: if you make a double batch, you can freeze half of it for later use!
• Note #2: sometimes I like to take about 1/2 cup of the mix and add either dried grated lemon rind or dried grated lime rind to taste, for another nice mixture that's great for keeping in a shaker for simply sprinkling over foods at the table. A similar citrus mix is sold in Latin markets that a lot of folks use on fresh melon!

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients; stir well.
• Rub spice mixture over catfish fillets.
• Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• Grill fillets over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
• Serve with fresh salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Spread rub evenly on 1 pound boneless meat (chicken, pork, beef) or 2 1/2 pounds 1/2-inch-thick pork chops. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours. Grill meat as desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CATFISH

Steps:

• For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

SOUTHWEST-STYLE COD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, olives, cumin, pepper sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Add fillets. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once.