Seafood Recipe: Blackened Spiced Fish

Blackened Spiced Fish

Ingredients:

• 1 jalapeño, seeded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 (6-ounce) fish fillets (halibut, red snapper or sea bass)
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Procedures:

1. Combine jalapeño, olive oil, garlic, paprika, orange juice, oregano, allspice, cumin and salt in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
2. Place fish in a dish and cover with puree; cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator 1 hour.
3. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat; add the fish and cook 4 minutes per side or until done; fish should flake easily. Sprinkle with lemon juice and cilantro. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.