Blackened Zucchini Wrapped Fish

Using a mandolin or a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin pieces lengthwise.

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Cut fish to be about inch wide and about 5 to 6 inches long.

Season the fish with 1/2 tbsp. blackening seasoning.

Lay the zucchini slightly overlapping each other and place the seasoned fished on it. Wrap each piece of fish in the zucchini. Slightly overlapping the zucchini will make this easier and help it stay in place.

Sprinkle the wrapped fish with the remaining blackening spice.

Heat the olive oil in a pan large enough to hold all of the fish. Add the fish placing the side with the ends of the zucchini slices down first.

Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is flaky and cooked through. Drizzle with quality extra virgin olive oil for extra flavor

Wine Selection Suggestion :

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Notes :

We used salmon but you can use any sturdy white fish like cod fish or bass in this recipe.

For blackening spice we like equal parts of cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and chili powder

FISH WRAP

• 2 medium  zucchinis
  
• 6 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  
• 1 tbsp blackening spices
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• Good quality Olive oil to drizzle 

CAJUN SPICE RUB

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Suggestion for a side dish :

AVOCADO AND MANGO SALSA

• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 1 red chili, finely diced
• ¾ cup fresh parsley
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice