Making Spice Blends

Making Spice Blends

Making Spice Blends

Ways That You Can Spice Up Seafood

The allure of exotic spices launched Columbus on his journey of discovery. Today, home chefs can explore new taste sensations by using spices and other flavorful ingredients to add a new world of flavor to fresh fish and seafood.

"There's nothing like the fresh flavors of herbs and spices for cutting unhealthy calories without sacrificing taste," said Red Lobster Executive Chef Michael LaDuke, who offers the following simple tips for enhancing the natural flavor of fresh fish and seafood:

World of Flavors: An easy recipe that turns fresh fish into an exotic dish is topping tilapia with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, fresh ginger, garlic and cilantro. To produce a richer flavor, make the soy sauce mixture at least 24 hours in advance and refrigerate the sauce overnight. Serve the sauce at room temperature or slightly warmed. With its sweet, mild taste and firm, flaky texture, tilapia will soak up the flavors and take on a deliciously Asian flair.

If you prefer a delicately flavorful fish such as halibut, complement its medium-to-firm texture with bold spice blends such as curry or chili.

Healthy Oils: The key to making flavorful oils for a simply elegant and heart-healthy meal is to add herbs and spices, such as basil, garlic, salt and pepper, to olive oil over a low heat on the stove, similar to making tea. This allows you to adjust the intensity of the flavor. After heating the olive oil, strain the mixture and remove the herbs and spices. For a special touch, place the olive oil on your table surrounded by sprigs of the fresh herbs and spices.

Be adventurous! Add a variety of flavorful herbs and spices to your oil mixture, such as exotic peppers, chives, dill, lemongrass or mint. If you serve olive oil over salmon, you'll also enjoy the heart-health benefits of essential omega-3 fatty acids found in this delicious fish.

Cooking With Wine: Wine is not only good for drinking, it's also great for cooking. Pour white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc, over a firm white fish like mahi-mahi and season it with chili powder to intensify the flavor. Mahi-mahi is light enough to bring out the crisp citrus taste of this popular wine. But remember, your sauce will be only as good as the wine you choose, so always cook with a wine you enjoy drinking.

Adding Some Zest: Add the tangy flavor of citrus by generously squeezing lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit juices over your favorite fish or seafood and garnishing with freshly grated zest. When using fruit zests as a garnish, it is best to slightly poach them beforehand in sugar water, as raw zests can taste bitter.

For quick, tasty meals, make a citrus butter ahead of time by combining melted butter and citrus juices, cooling the mixture and storing it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Citrus juices mixed with melted butter also make great dipping sauces for succulent lobster and shrimp.

Studies show eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon, at least twice a week is good for the heart. Using an array of herbs and spices offers endless opportunities to bring out the best in all varieties of fresh fish and seafood.

Red Lobster serves guests fresh fish entrees with bold flavors, savory seafood dishes that include shrimp, crab and scallops, as well as the company's signature, live Maine lobster.

Lawry's Perfect Blend Seasoning and Rub -24.5 oz
Lawry's Perfect Blend Seasoning and Rub -24.5 oz
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Perfect Grilling and Broiling: Heat grill or broiler. Shake or rub Perfect Blend onto chicken or turkey pieces, using about 2 tsp. per pound. Grill over low heat or broil 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 170ºF, about 20 minutes for boneless and about 30 to 40 minutes for bone-in pieces, depending on size. Perfect Roasting and Baking: Shake or rub Perfect Blend over entire surface and inside cavity of whole chicken, or onto chicken or turkey pieces, using about 2 tsp. per pound. Roast in 375ºF oven until internal temperature reaches 180ºF for whole chicken, about 1-½ hours, and 170ºF for pieces, about 30 to 60 minutes. Perfect Burgers: Shake Perfect Blend onto ground turkey or chicken patties using about ½ to 1 tsp. per patty. Grill, pan-fry or broil until internal temperature reaches 180ºF, about 7 to 10 minutes.

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  • Evenly shake or rub on chicken or meat
  • Perfect grilling and broiling
  • Perfect blend onto chicken or turkey pieces
  • Follow the recipe and serving suggestions
The Herb Tea Book: Blending, Brewing, and Savoring Teas for Every Mood and Occasion
The Herb Tea Book: Blending, Brewing, and Savoring Teas for Every Mood and Occasion
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This book demystifies the tea-blending process, encouraging readers to create aromatic teas from the recipes included or to mix and match their own special concoctions. The 40 recipes are categorized by occasion, with teas for energizing, relaxing, celebrating, and nurturing. The recipes include cancer-fighting green teas and trendy chais. Tea fans and herbalists alike will recognize the recipe contributors, and everyone will appreciate the great aromas and flavors.

Priya Fish Masala Powder(3.53oz.,100g)
Priya Fish Masala Powder(3.53oz.,100g)
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Spice blend for making Indian fish curry dishes

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  • Fish Masala Powder
  • Priya
  • South Indian
Cuisinementor Bavarian Braised Sauerkraut Gourmet Spice Blend with Juniper Berries. Gluten Free.
Cuisinementor Bavarian Braised Sauerkraut Gourmet Spice Blend with Juniper Berries. Gluten Free.
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The technique of making sauerkraut, fermented salted cabbage has hardly changed since the Roman times. This peasant vegetable, slow braised and flavored with juniper berries, has become a star in Germanic cuisine. The one dish meal, Eintopf, can be prepared using a variety of fresh and smoked meats. Create delicious Bavarian braised sauerkraut. To Spice Blend you add sauerkraut, onions, carrots, apple, stock, wine and smoked or fresh meats. Easy recipe included. Or it can be prepared and served as a tangy vegetarian side-dish. For vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and omit all meats. Or at start of braising add 2 Tablespoon brown sugar and substitute stock for wine for the delicious Latvian version. Also read about the benefits of sauerkraut against the bird flu. Email info@cuisinementor.com for link to article. Email for recipes including Sauerbraten.

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  • Create a delicious, savory sauerkraut meal.
  • With Juniper Berries.
  • In reuseable muslin bag. Twin Pack, outstanding, easy recipe included.
  • All natural, no additives, no preservatives.
  • Read about the benefits of sauerkraut against the bird flu. Email info@cuisinementor.com for link to article.
Shan Sindhi Biryani Mix(2.2oz., 65g)
Shan Sindhi Biryani Mix(2.2oz., 65g)
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Spice blend for making biryani, indian style fried rice

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  • Shan Masalaydar Sindhi Biryani Mix
  • Easy to Cook Hard to Resist
  • Premium Quality
  • Sindhi style spicy pilaf
  • Since 1981
Natural Saras Biryani Masala MIx(7oz., 200g)
Natural Saras Biryani Masala MIx(7oz., 200g)
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Spice blend for making biryani, indian style fried rice

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  • Biryani Masala MIx
  • 200g
Natural Saras Vindaloo Masala Mix(7oz., 200g)
Natural Saras Vindaloo Masala Mix(7oz., 200g)
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Spice blend for making south Indian style vegetable curry

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  • Vindaloo Masala Mix
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Shan Liver Curry Mix 50g
Shan Liver Curry Mix 50g
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Spice blend for making Indian style Livery curry

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  • Liver Curry Mix
  • Easy to cook Hard to Resist
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Sanjeev Kapoor's Khana Khazana Biryani Masala(3.5oz., 50g)
Sanjeev Kapoor's Khana Khazana Biryani Masala(3.5oz., 50g)
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Spice blend for making biryani, indian style fried rice from famous Indian cook Sanjeev Kapoor

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  • Khana Khazana
  • Sanjeev Kapoor's Biryani Masala(3.5oz., 50g)
Periyar Masala For Chilli Chicken(7oz., 200g)
Periyar Masala For Chilli Chicken(7oz., 200g)
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Spice blend for making Indian style chilli chicken

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