Grilled Spiced Fish
These moist flaky fillets provide a welcome change of pace at summer cookouts. Chris McBee of Xenia, Ohio peppers a savory herb rub with cayenne, then works it into the fish. Even steak lovers will be smacking their lips.
SERVINGS
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4
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CATEGORY
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Lower Fat
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METHOD
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Grill (gas or charcoal)
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PREP |
5 min. |
COOK
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10 min.
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TOTAL
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15 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 red snapper or orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and thyme
DIRECTIONS
Spoon oil over fish. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; sprinkle over fish and press into both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.