Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Sweet & Salty Seafood Rub
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Yield
- ¾ cup
- Difficulty
A play on classic gravlax, this brightly flavored rub is great for applying to your favorite fish before it hits the grill.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons white peppercorns2 tablespoons white peppercorns 2 tablespoons white peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries1 teaspoon juniper berries 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 bay leaf1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon dried dill1 tablespoon dried dill 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked salt1 tablespoon smoked salt 1 tablespoon smoked salt
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup packed brown sugar
Preparation
Toast fennel seeds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, for about 1–2 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool.
Finely grind fennel seeds, white peppercorns, juniper berries and bay leaf in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.
Use immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 90 days.


