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Espresso Rub Alaska Rockfish

Espresso Rub Alaska Rockfish
Grilled rockfish takes center stage when rubbed in rich, earthy instant espresso mixed with sweet, spicy and smoky flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Alaska Rockfish fillets (about 4 to 8 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 4 lime wedges

Nutrition Facts

Calories  168
Total fat 3g
Saturated fat 1g
Calories from fat 15%
Cholesterol 60mg
Protein 32g
Carbohydrates 2g
Fiber 0.2g
Sodium 1257mg
Calcium 19mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 620mg

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Prepare the rockfish

    Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska rockfish under cold water; pat dry with a paper towel.  Mix together sea salt, espresso powder, brown sugar, chile powder and pepper. Sprinkle/rub seasoning onto both sides of fillets.

  2. Step 2 Grill and serve

    Spray-coat or oil grill/broiler/sauté pan; heat over medium-high heat. Cook 6-8 minutes per side for frozen rockfish or 3-5 minutes per side for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Squeeze lime wedges over fillets before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories  168
Total fat 3g
Saturated fat 1g
Calories from fat 15%
Cholesterol 60mg
Protein 32g
Carbohydrates 2g
Fiber 0.2g
Sodium 1257mg
Calcium 19mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 620mg