My Favorite Cajun Or Blackening Spice Food

REGAL ALASKAN'S BLACKENED SHRIMP OR HALIBUT

Steps:

• This recipe is designed to feed however many people you want. Just adjust the amount of melted butter, blacken seasoning, and hollandaise to accommodate the number of servings you need.
• For Blacken Seasoning: Mix all ingredients in a bowl making sure to mix everything very well.
• For Cajun Hollandaise Sauce: Saute the ham and shrimp in butter until the shrimp is cooked thoroughly.
• Add the blacken seasoning to taste and allow the mixture to cool.
• After the ham and shrimp mixture has cooled, fold together the shrimp/ham mixture, diced tomato, green onion, and hollandaise sauce.
• For the Blackened Shrimp or Halibut: For this recipe it is best to use a cast iron skillet or griddle on a bbq grill or an outdoor propane cooker, I prefer a large cast iron skillet and a propane cooker.
• For shrimp: peel, de-vein, and butterfly the shrimp.
• For halibut: cut halibut filets to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Heat cast iron skillet to 700 degrees (the skillet will smoke and the bottom will start to turn white) Dredge butterflied shrimp, or halibut filets, in butter then coat one side with blacken seasoning.
• Place shrimp (or halibut) seasoning side down in the skillet and coat the other side with blacken seasoning.
• Cook for 2 1/2 minutes and then turn the shrimp (or halibut) and cook until desired doneness (usually only takes about another minute or two) Serve shrimp on a pool of Cajun Hollandaise Sauce, reserving enough sauce to dip shrimp into.
• This recipe will also work for cooking steaks or thicker pieces of halibut but you need to cook as above and then finish in the oven.
• WARNING: You will create a large amount of smoke when using this cooking method.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS METHOD INSIDE YOUR HOUSE OR GARAGE!
• (Unless you wish to invite your local fire department to join you for dinner.) WARNING Number 2: Cooking shrimp or halibut using this method has been known to be extremely addictive once you have tasted the results.

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.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

• Make the blackened seasoning. Combine all ingredients and stir until well distributed.
• Use immediately, or store in a lidded container. Use within 12 months.

CAJUN AND BLACKENING SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, onion, garlic, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, New Mexican chile, and chipotle chile in a bowl. Store in a covered container for at least 6 months.

BLACKENED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the skillet is hot and the butter is bubbly. Prepare the chicken and seasonings while the butter and skillet are heating.
• Using a basting brush, coat the chicken tenderloins with olive oil on both sides or spray with oil. Mix together the Cajun seasoning. Generously sprinkle the blackened seasoning over both sides of the chicken tenders or dip the chicken tenders into the seasonings.
• Add the chicken breast tenders to the skillet, avoiding overcrowding. If your skillet is smaller, you may need to cook it in two batches.
• Let the chicken cook (without moving the chicken) for 3-4 minutes, until a browned crust forms on the chicken. Turn the chicken strips and cook another 3-4 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer - 165º means it is done.

BLACKENED SEASONING

Steps:

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

CAJUN BLACKENING SPICES

Steps:

• Combine and mix all ingredients and use your preferred amount to pre-season your favorite barbecued/grilled, baked, broiled or pan-fried meat or fish.
• NOMZ.