Enjoy the ease and out-of-this-world taste of home cooked fish when you use this simple warm and spicy fish rub for seasoning.

Fish is one of the easiest meals I make. Brush fish fillets or steaks with avocado oil; season heavily with a custom spice blend, and let my husband do the cooking on the outdoor grill.

I love it for its ease and simplicity as well as practically non-existent clean up. If I cook up a mess of vegetables or some rice, we’ve got a quick and easy meal that takes little time.

Of course, it often requires three different kinds of fish to feed my family of eight. My elder sons and I prefer salmon; my husband tuna or mahi mahi; the youngest kids lean toward something very mild and tender, like tilapia. Thank goodness I can buy fish by the piece or even individually frozen so that everyone can have what he prefers!

Fish rub recipe

Fish doesn’t need a lot of fuss. That’s the beauty of it. Whether it’s an herb butter to create an instant sauce or a homemade spice blend, a fish dinner is simple, real food.

I’ve been making homemade spice blends for a very long time. No expensive jarred mixes or foil packets for this chick! Making a custom spice blend takes just a few minutes and it really speeds up meal prep. No measuring and messing around — just quick and easy flavor. Bonus: you get to control what goes into the mix! No excess preservatives or fillers!

This Warm and Spicy Fish Rub is no exception. It mixes together in minutes and packs a great punch. The ginger, cayenne, and garlic give it a little kick which is a nice for livening up the taste buds. Go light if you’re timid on the spice scale or rub it in thickly if you like some heat. You can grill, saute, or broil the fish pieces and serve with a few lemon wedges. Easy peasy.

What is a good seasoning for fish?

This seasoning is perfect on fish! It’s warm and slightly spicy. And you may have these herbs and spices already in your pantry.

Garlic Powder

Salt

Paprika

Dried dill

Dried thyme

Ground ginger

Cayenne pepper

Black pepper

How to make this good and cheap:

Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical:

Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. When I find regular kitchen staples on sale, I buy a lot. I’m currently using a price book to track prices and that’s saving me money. For this recipe, keeping an eye on the price of fish and bulk spices can help keep the price down.

Buying in bulk – Using dried herbs and spices within 3 to 6 months is key to maintaining their flavor. It would make sense to buy small bottles, however small bottles are pricier than larger ones. For herbs spices that I use in great quantity, I buy large packages from Costco or Amazon. I fill my small jar and then store the larger package in the freezer to extend its shelf life. For spices I use infrequently, I buy small amounts from the bulk jars at the health food store. In this way, I always have potent dried herbs and spices.

How I make this recipe easy:

One of the great things about cooking fish is that it cooks so quickly and needs little work in its preparation.

This recipe really couldn’t be easier than it is, but having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs.

For this recipe, I rely on a supply of mason jars with plastic lids for storing my spice mixes

Print Recipe 0 from 0 votes Warm and Spicy Fish Rub Enjoy the ease and out-of-this-world taste of home cooked fish when you use this simple warm and spicy fish rub for seasoning. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Author: Jessica Fisher Ingredients 1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp dried dill

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp black pepper Instructions In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the cupboard or freezer.

To serve: Brush fish steaks or fillets with oil. Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoning on the fish and rub it in. Cook the fish over a hot grill until it begins to flake. Alternatively, you can broil or saute the seasoned fish. You can tell the fish is done when it pulls apart easily.

Serve immediately. Notes Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical: Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. When I find regular kitchen staples on sale, I buy a lot. I’m currently using a price book to track prices and that’s saving me money. For this recipe, keeping an eye on the price of fish and bulk spices can help keep the price down.

Buying in bulk – Using dried herbs and spices within 3 to 6 months is key to maintaining their flavor. It would make sense to buy small bottles, however small bottles are pricier than larger ones. For herbs spices that I use in great quantity, I buy large packages from Costco or Amazon. I fill my small jar and then store the larger package in the freezer to extend its shelf life. For spices I use infrequently, I buy small amounts from the bulk jars at the health food store. In this way, I always have potent dried herbs and spices.

This recipe was originally published October 5, 2011. It’s still amazingly delicious! Some things never change. 😉

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