Blackened Rub for Fish, Poultry or Beef
The Blackened Rub recipe offers a simple yet powerful way to infuse rich, smoky, and spicy flavours into fish, poultry, or beef, making it an ideal choice for those managing diabetes looking to enjoy bold flavours without added sugars or carbohydrates.
Servings: 8
Calories: 9.4kcal
Ingredients
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ tbsp paprika
- 1½ tbsp ancho chili powder
- ¾ tsp oregano dried
- ¾ tsp basil dried
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- ½ tsp coriander ground
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Store in jar. Use as needed.½ tsp salt, 1½ tbsp paprika, 1½ tbsp ancho chili powder, ¾ tsp oregano, ¾ tsp basil, ½ tsp cayenne powder, ½ tsp coriander
- Rub fish, poultry or meat lightly with olive oil.
- Use approximately 1 tbsp of mixture per pound of fish, poultry or meat.
- I usually broil or grill the protein with this rub.
- Makes a little less than ½ cup of rub.
Cooking Tips
- Application: A light coating of olive oil before applying the rub helps the spices adhere better and promotes even cooking.
- Spice Adjustment: Feel free to adjust the level of cayenne pepper to control the heat according to personal preference.
- Storage: Keeping the rub in a cool, dry place will maintain its potency and flavour for up to a year.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Blackened Rub for Fish, Poultry or Beef
Serving Size
1 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
9.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
171
mg
7
%
Potassium
68.1
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1.8
g
1
%
Fiber
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
14.2
mg
1
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
Magnesium
6.3
mg
2
%
Zinc
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.