YatCuisine Podcast:  Creole Grilling

Jul 11, 2005 17:12

Grilling with Creole Seasoning, and Blackened Steak.

We're back after the hurricane threats!  This week we talk about Creole seasoning, with a couple of recipes for making your own as well as some thoughts on the commercial blends.  Recipes include some grilled fish and one for Prudhomme-style blackened prime rib.

The Podcast 31:15, 29.8MB)



Creole Seasoning

A very versatile seasoning blend. Use this as a base seasoning, and build upon it in your dish.

* 2 tablespoons onion powder

* 2 tablespoons garlic powder

* 2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves

* 2 tablespoons dried sweet basil

* 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves

* 1 tablespoon black pepper

* 1 tablespoon white pepper

* 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

* 1 tablespoon celery seed

* 5 tablespoons sweet paprika

Combine in food processor and pulse until well-blended, or mix thoroughly in a large bowl. The recipe doubles or triples well. Give lots of it away as gifts to your family and friends.

Chef Emeril's Creole Seasoning

* 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

* 2 tablespoons salt

* 2 tablespoons garlic powder

* 1 tablespoon onion powder

* 1 tablespoon black pepper

* 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

* 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

* 1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container. Makes about 2/3 cup.

Creole Grilled Hamburgers

Sprinkle hamburger patties liberally with Creole Seasoning and grill to desired doneness.

Creole Marinated Grilled Red Snapper

Prep Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

2 onions, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper

1 whole cleaned red snapper

Combine the onions and garlic. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour 1/2 marinade over fish with onions and garlic. Let fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Grill fish on both sides for about 7 minutes. Warm remaining marinade and serve over cooked fish.

Salmon Filets in Fine Herbs

PREP TIME: 25 minutes

SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS:

* 6 6-ounce) salmon filets

* 1 cup olive oil

* 1 tbsp grated lemon peel

* 1 tbsp fresh minced tarragon

* 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

* 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped chervil

* 1 tbsp chopped dill

* 1 tbsp minced garlic

* fresh ground black pepper to taste

* kosher salt to taste

METHOD:

In a mixing bowl, combine oil and all herbs other than salt and pepper. Wisk thoroughly to create marinade. Remove 6 teaspoon of marinade and set aside for later. Place the fish on a large cooking sheet and coat with the marinade. Allow to sit at room temperature 15 minutes. While fish is marinating, prepare grill according to manufacturer's directions. A small amount of smoke wood may be added for flavor. When ready to serve, place fish on grill and cook 2-3 minutes on each side for medium. Place the cooked fish onto the serving plate and top each with 1 teaspoon of remaining marinade.

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