Blackening Seasoning For Fish

1/4 cup smoked paprika
4 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional or to taste)


Coat fish filets with olive oil and then sprinkle liberally with blackening spice.  Then grill or pan cook fish as desired.

CURRY POWDER

3 T. coriander seeds

1 3-inch cinnamon stick

1 T. cumin seeds

2 t. whole allspice

1 t. cardamom seeds

6 whole cloves

1 t. powdered mustard

1 T. ground turmeric

1 T. ground ginger

1/2 t. cayenne pepper

1/2 t. ground nutmeg

     Combine the coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, whole allspice, cardamom seeds, and cloves in a nonstick frying pan.  Turn the pan to high heat and gently slide back and forth, constantly moving the seeds in the pan.  Roast the seeds about 2 minutes or until they just begin to change color.

     Transfer the roasted seeds to a grinder and grind to a powder.  Mix with the remaining spices and transfer to a dry, airtight container.