SALTY’S BLACKENING SPICE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR REDONDO, ALKI, AND
COLUMBIA RIVER LOCATIONS, OR YOU CAN PLACE YOUR ORDER ON-LINE!
August 7, 2012 – Looking for a fun way to spice up your summer eating? Salty’s highly requested signature Blackening Spice is now available for you to enjoy at home! Used in their restaurant kitchens daily, this Cajun combo of sweet and hot is a perfect way to elevate the flavors of salmon, halibut, or red snapper. Now you can create your own version of Salty’s popular “Blackened Salmon Caesar” dish at home! Marinade your meat or poultry in this flavorful rub, and you’ll definitely satisfy a crowd. Bring it along to your bbq gatherings and share this zesty addition. For under $10, this makes a great gift too!
Salty’s Blackening Spice is a versatile seasoning that can be used in a variety of savory dishes. Try flavoring your peel and eat shrimp with this spice for an ode to New Orleans cuisine. Or for an extra kick, add it to your favorite remoulade, aioli, or even potato salad! Rumor has it that popcorn seasoned with Salty’s Blackening Spice makes for an addictive and satisfying snack. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Salty’s Blackening Spice will add the extra flavor you crave.
Try this halibut recipe from Salty’s Executive Chef, Josh Gibler:
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Blackened Halibut with Caramelized Peaches, Organic Greens,
Spiced Hazelnuts, and Local Blackberries
For the fish:
2 T Salty’s Blackening Spice
6oz Fresh Alaskan Halibut
For the hazelnuts:
¾ C hazelnuts
2 egg whites
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cayenne
For the peaches:
3-4 Peaches, sliced into ½” pieces
¼ C sugar
1 T olive oil
For the salad:
¼ C fresh organic green
¼ C your favorite vinaigrette
¼ C fresh local blackberries
For the fish: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Coat the halibut with a thin layer of Salty’s Blackening Spice. In a nonstick sauté pan on medium heat, sear the fish for about 2 minutes on each side. Then, transfer the sauté pan to the oven to finish cooking the halibut. After two-three minutes in the oven, remove the fish and set the pan aside.
For the hazelnuts: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. In a large stainless steel bowl, whip the egg whites to a soft peak. (You can use a hand whisk or a mixer.) Then, fold in the cinnamon and cayenne. Gently add the hazelnuts to the egg white mixture and coat well. Bake the hazelnuts on a foil lined tray in the oven for about 4-5 minutes. Set the hazelnuts aside to cool at room temperature.
For the peaches: Turn the oven to broil. In a large bowl, toss together the peaches with the sugar and the oil. Then, lay the peaches on a foil lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and closely watch the peaches as they caramelize. They can burn quickly so be careful. Once they are lightly browned, remove the peaches from the oven and set aside.
Assembling the salad: In a large bowl, toss the greens with the vinaigrette. Then top the salad with the peaches, hazelnuts, and blackberries. Serve the blackened halibut alongside the salad. Enjoy!
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To order Salty’s Blackening Spice, visit the website and order on-line!
http://www.saltys.com/store/
Samples are available on request. To receive a small taste of Salty’s Blackening Spice, contact:
Stayce Cooper
206-937-1600
About Salty’s Seafood Grills
Salty’s Seafood Grills are Seattle and Portland’s “Premier Seafood Restaurants”™ offering extensive menus featuring fresh Northwest seafood, USDA prime aged charbroiled steaks, local produce, and delicious house-made desserts. Located on prime waterfront beaches, Salty’s Restaurants give you unrivaled views in both Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Recently, the readers of Seattle.Citysearch.com and Portland.Citysearch.com voted Salty’s the Best Brunch and Best Waterfront Restaurant in Seattle and Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland. Our Bar-Cafés feature live entertainment on select evenings where you can enjoy cocktails, Northwest seafood appetizers, and smaller meals. Our outdoor decks are open in season for al fresco dining, and our private dining rooms are the best in Seattle and Portland for catered meetings, private parties or wedding receptions – with specialized services, we do everything for you. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.saltys.com. Follow us on Twitter at SaltysPortland and friend us on Facebook at SaltysPortland.
For additional information please contact:
Linda Addy, Managing Partner
Salty’s on the Columbia
3839 N.E. Marine Drive
Portland, Oregon 97211
503.288.4444 www.saltys.com