Lemon Ginger Salsa with Blackened Fish

Blackened Grouper with lemon ginger salsa

Blackened grouper or snapper is a favorite meal at my house. For the blackening seasoning, I like to make my own spice blends so I can tailor the flavors to the palate of my family. The spice blend listed below is versatile and can be used on multiple types of seafood or proteins.

Lately I have been pairing the savory blackening flavor with the bight, acid punch of a lemon salsa. The ginger, lemons and peppers come together for a sweet, spicy complement to the blackened fish.


Chopped lemons
Lemon ginger salsa

Lemon Ginger Salsa

Author: Erica Leazenby, MD
TIme: 30 minutes
Makes: Approximately 1 cup

Ingredients:

  • 2 large lemons, peeled and sectioned (supremed)

  • 1.5 Tablespoons grated ginger

  • 1 Tablespoon honey

  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 1 jalapeño, deveined and finely diced

  • 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, whites and greens

  • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Pinch of salt

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together and chill until served.


Blackening seasoning:

Adapted from: Taste of the South
Makes 1/4 cup seasoning

Collecting spices for a homemade rub
Homemade spice rub
Blackening seasoning

Ingredients:

Blackened Grouper
  • 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika

  • 1 Tablespoons dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small airtight jar. Season liberally on white fish or poultry.

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