Best Sassy Middle Eastern Fish Rub Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together. Store in a container (because they are all dried ingredients you can put it in the pantry, there is no need to refrigerate it).
• When ready to use, sprinkle a little of the rub on each of the fillets you are using. gently spread by hand, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Bake the fish as you normally would when adding a rub, or when it's just plain.

SAYADIEH

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat and fry the chopped onions until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse the rice, then transfer to the pot of onions. Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon and ginger. Toss well to combine and toast the rice lightly with the spices, about 5 minutes.
• Add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Allow the rice to rest in the pot for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, to absorb all the liquid and steam.
• While the rice is cooking, season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Fry on a skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, working in two batches to avoid over-crowding the skillet.
• Serve the cooked fish broken up in chunks or whole on top of the rice mixture. Add toasted almond and parsley on top.

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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SASSY MIDDLE EASTERN FISH RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredints.
• Rub on fish fillets prior to pan frying.

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.

AFGHANI MEAT AND FISH SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Use a mortar and pestle to grind all the ingredients together, or use a spice grinder.
• Store in an airtight container.

OLD ENGLISH HERB RUB FOR FISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and stir well.
• Rub on both sides of fish.
• Let stand 15 minutes before cooking as desired.

MIDDLE EAST SPICE RUB

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir together sesame seeds, lemon rind, coriander, cumin, salt ; and cayenne pepper.
• When using:.
• For every 1 lbs of boneless / 2 lbs of bone-in meats mix 2 tbsp rub, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic or more. Spread on meat and let sit for 10 min.