Savory Blackening Rub for Fish and Poultry
Elevate your culinary creations with this Savory Blackening Rub for Fish and Poultry—a quick-to-make blend that delivers bold, smoky flavor with every bite. Featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of cayenne for heat, this seasoning mix is perfectly balanced with earthy oregano, thyme, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Designed to create that crave-worthy blackened crust, this rub pairs beautifully with fish fillets or chicken, transforming them into rich, spice-infused masterpieces in mere minutes. With just a 5-minute prep time, this versatile homemade rub is your secret weapon for adding depth and a smoky kick to your favorite proteins. Whether you're searing in a cast-iron skillet or grilling, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknight meals or impressing guests during weekend gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, salt, and brown sugar.
Use a whisk to thoroughly blend the ingredients until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
Transfer the rub to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, for storage, or prepare immediately for use.
To use for blackening fish or poultry: pat the protein dry with paper towels, then generously coat both sides with the seasoning rub, pressing it gently to adhere.
Cook the seasoned protein in a hot cast-iron skillet with a small amount of oil or butter for that signature blackened crust.
Store any leftover rub in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4743 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
