Let’s Cook! – June 7, 2023
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LINDA HOSKINS
Some years ago I bought a cookbook Called Backyard Grilling, and I have found so many wonderful recipes in it.. We love grilling out, and often our entire meal is done on the grill. This week I am reprinting a recipe that first ran several years ago. This recipe calls for red snapper or orange roughy, but as orange roughy can be hard to find and is expensive, you could try this recipe using haddock, halibut, sole, or cod. I used this seasoning blend on tilapia too!
GRILLED SPICED FISH
■ 4 red snapper or orange roughy fillets
■ 1 Tbsp olive oil
■ 2 tsp paprika
■ 1 tsp salt
■ 1 tsp onion powder
■ 1 tsp garlic powder
■ 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
■ 1/4 tsp white pepper
■ 1/4 tsp dried oregano
■ 1/4 tsp dried basil
■ 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Brush fish with oil. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings. Sprinkle over fish and gently press into both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray, the neat to medium. Grill fillets uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Grilled asparagus would be great with the above recipe. The simplest way is to drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, throw on the grill for 6 to 10 minutes. Keep in mind that thick spears are better for grilling than the real skinny ones. You don’t need a pan or foil for this. Or you can try this recipe. It’s so good that my son who always disliked asparagus liked these!
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
■ 1 lb thick asparagus spears
■ 2 Tbsp sesame oil
■ 1 Tbsp soy sauce
■ 1 clove garlic, minced
■ salt and pepper
■ 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, opt.
Preheat grill to high. Trim asparagus. Skewer 4 or 5 spears crosswise in 2 places to form a “raft”. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce and garlic. Brush onto asparagus on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, turn and grill on other side until crisp tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
You don’t have to make the rafts if it sounds like too much work. I have put them in a grill basket and cooked them that way. Tastes just as good!
If you have a recipe to share, please send to letscook!@heraldpubs.com or mail to Mascoutah Herald, PO Box C, Mascoutah IL 62258. Thanks and Happy Cooking!
