Celebrate the best the West Coast has to offer with this Asian-influenced spice blend. Packed with bold peppery notes from black pepper and Szechuan pepper, along with aromatic hints of star anise, fennel, and cinnamon, this blend brings a unique depth of flavour to seafood and beyond. When cooked at high temperatures, it caramelizes beautifully, forming a delicious crust on fish and seafood that enhances both texture and taste.

Suggested Uses:

Perfectly Seared Seafood: Coat salmon, tuna, scallops, prawns, snapper or cod in the spice blend before searing in a hot pan for a crisp, flavourful crust.

Roasted Vegetables: Toss with olive oil and roast squash, sweet potatoes, or carrots for a subtly sweet and spicy glaze.

Crispy Skinned Chicken: Rub onto chicken thighs or wings before roasting or grilling. The mix caramelizes beautifully for a crispy, spiced finish.

Asian-Inspired Stir-Fries: Add West Coast Searing Spice to stir-fried vegetables, tofu, shrimp, or beef for an aromatic depth.

Spiced Seafood Curries: Use in coconut-based curries to complement prawns, fish, or mussels.

Searing Beef & Lamb: Elevate steak, lamb chops, or short ribs by seasoning before pan-searing or grilling.

Popcorn or Nut Seasoning: Toss freshly popped popcorn or roasted cashews with melted butter and this spice blend for a sweet-savoury snack.

Fragrant Rice & Noodles: Sprinkle onto jasmine rice or mix into noodle dishes for a warm, spiced kick.

Recipes

Pan-Seared West Coast Salmon

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp West Coast Searing Spice
• 1 tbsp butter
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Pat salmon dry and coat evenly with the spice blend.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes. Flip, add butter, and baste for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
4. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

West Coast Prawns & Garlic Noodles

Ingredients:

• 12 large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp West Coast Searing Spice
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200g cooked noodles (udon, ramen, or spaghetti)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions:

1. Toss prawns with the spice blend.
2. Heat butter in a pan, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
4. Toss in noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well.
5. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Spiced Tuna Tataki with Citrus Soy Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tuna steak
• 1 tbsp West Coast Searing Spice
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp honey
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• ½ tsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Coat tuna in the spice blend.
2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over high heat. Sear tuna for 30-45 seconds per side for rare, or longer for medium-rare.
3. Slice thinly and drizzle with a sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

West Coast Spiced Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

• 4 large carrots, sliced diagonally
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp West Coast Searing Spice
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss carrots with oil, spice blend, honey, and salt.
3. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Serve as a side to grilled fish or meats.

West Coast Searing Spice Popcorn

Ingredients:

• ½ cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp West Coast Searing Spice

Instructions:

1. Pop the kernels using an air popper or stovetop method.
2. Drizzle with melted butter and toss with the spice blend.
3. Serve immediately for a sweet-savory snack.

Ingredients: black pepper, kosher salt, powdered sugar, garlic, cumin cinnamon, clove, fennel seed, star anise, szechuan pepper

Ingrédients: poive noir, sel, sucre en poudre, ail, cumin, cannelle, clou de girofle, graine de fenouil, anis etoile, poivre szechuane