Black Spice Recipes

GREEK-STYLE BLACK EYED PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat till shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and garlic. Saute briefly until translucent and fragrant. Add bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
• Now add diced tomatoes (with their juices), water, bay leaf, spices, salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Add in the black eyed peas. Boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat. Cover part-way and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes (occasionally check to stir. If the black eyed pea stew looks too dry, add a tiny bit of water.)
• Finally, stir in lemon juice and parsley.
• To serve, transfer to bowls. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy with a side of warm Greek pita or on top of orzo, rice, or your favorite grain.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

• Add all of the spices to an airtight container. Seal and shake. Store at room temperature.

BLACKENED SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

BLACKENING SEASONING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in a cool, dry place. Will stay fresh for three months if sealed well.
• To use: coat whatever meat or fish you're using with extra-virgin olive oil, just enough to coat, then coat liberally with spice mix. Grill, broil, roast or saute as desired.

BLACK SPICE

Steps:

• Combine all spices except for black salt in a small saucepan and toast until fragrant.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Grind whole spices in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Mix in black salt and store.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix the ingredients well and funnel into a shaker.
• Seal well and store in a cool, dry place.
• Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Clarify about 1 cup of butter (or use melted ghee); put about 1/3 cup of the butter in a cup and set the remaining butter aside for serving. Add a few tablespoons of the butter in the hot pan.
• Coat the redfish fillets liberally with the seasoning blend. Season as evenly as possible.
• Arrange the fish fillets in the skillet and drizzle each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of the remaining melted butter. Cook the fillets for about 2 minutes (uncovered) until charred looking. Turn the fillets and add more butter to the pan. Cook for about 2 more minutes, drizzling with a little more butter. Serve the fish hot with some melted butter on the side for each guest.