“10 Ingredients or Less” Recipes
Some of my favorite recipes are those that are simple and require only a few, high-quality ingredients, not counting standard ingredients such as salt, pepper, or oil. Here’s one from my 10 Ingredients or Less collection. Enjoy!
One great way to perk up your tastebuds is to use a seasoning blend when cooking. There are many available in grocery stores and from spice companies online. I always have several favorites on-hand and encourage you to do so, as well. I also enjoy making many of my own. They taste fresh, and I can create just the right flavor profile for our liking.
This recipe for roasted blackened fish uses one of my blends. It features classic “blackened” herbs and spices, with only a slight bit of heat around the edges. You certainly can add more heat if you’d like, or leave out the cayenne altogether if that’s your preference.
To have the seasoning blend handy for future dishes, double or triple the recipe and store it in a tightly sealed container. It’s a quick and easy way to flavor seafood, chicken, pork, or veggies. If smoked paprika is not available, sweet paprika may be used instead.
When I make this blackened fish recipe, one of my favorite ways to serve it is over a bed of cheesy polenta with a side of sauteed greens, such as collards, kale, or Swiss chard, which are in season now at the farmers’ market.
Here are a few additional ideas you may enjoy:
over risotto or on a bed of cooked whole grains
alongside any favorite veggie or cole slaw
in tortilla shells with taco fixings
on a green salad with a creamy avocado dressing
RECIPE
4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Seasoning Blend
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fish
4 white fish fillets, thawed (Mahi Mahi, Haddock, Catfish, Tilapia, Sole, Cod, Walleye, Halibut, or another favorite)
2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
Lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan or baking dish with parchment paper or foil, and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix together all of the seasoning blend ingredients until well combined.
3. Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and lay them on the prepared pan. Brush each fillet lightly with oil, then sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly and completely over the top of each fillet.
4. Roast the fish fillets in the preheated oven for 10 - 14 minutes. Cooking time will vary by the type and size of the fish fillets. The internal temperature should reach 145°F, and the fish should flake easily in the center with a fork.
5. Remove the pan from the oven, and transfer the fish fillets to individual serving plates or a platter. Serve as desired with lemon wedges for spritzing over top.