Mediterranean Herb Rub

Mediterranean Herb RubMarcus Nilsson
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Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 10m

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Coat the poultry, meat, or seafood with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the rub, pressing gently to help it adhere to the food.
  3. Cook on a lightly oiled grill to the desired doneness.
     Note: Try this rub when grilling boneless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, skirt steak, lamb chops, shrimp, and striped bass.
By Sara Quessenberry,  June 2008

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 40
  • Fat  4g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  0mg
  • Sodium  243mg
  • Protein  1g
  • Carbohydrate  2g
  • Sugar  0g
  • Fiber  1g
  • Iron  2mg
  • Calcium  46mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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To intensify a rub's effect, apply it to food several hours before cooking. Refrigerate the food, covered, until ready to cook.

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