{"id":471021,"date":"2025-09-11T02:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/?p=471021"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:38:59","slug":"grilled-wild-columbia-river-steelhead-with-rub-it-in-spice-bold-flavor-packed-fish-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/grilled-wild-columbia-river-steelhead-with-rub-it-in-spice-bold-flavor-packed-fish-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Wild Columbia River Steelhead with Rub It In Spice \u2013 Bold, Flavor-Packed Fish Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here\u2019s a bold, flavor-packed recipe<\/strong> built around wild Columbia River steelhead<\/strong> and infused with the incredible depth of Rub It In\u2019s small batch spices<\/strong>. This dish is competition-grade but totally doable at home. Choose your spice route \u2014 Swamp Seasoning<\/strong>, Coffee BBQ<\/strong>, or Jamaican Jerk<\/strong> \u2014 and let the steelhead shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. \ud83e\uddc2 Ingredients List (Serves 4)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Protein<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4 wild Columbia River steelhead fillets (6\u20138 oz each), skin-on<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp Rub It In<\/strong> spice blend (choose one: Swamp Seasoning, Coffee BBQ, or Jamaican Jerk<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for Coffee BBQ blend to balance bitterness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Citrus Glaze (Optional but Award-Winning)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Juice of 1 orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Juice of 1 lime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Zest of 1 lime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Garnish<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Fresh cilantro or parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lime wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Microgreens or chives (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        2. \ud83d\udd2a Preparation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Prep the Steelhead<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Pat fillets dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Sprinkle spice blend evenly over the fillets, pressing gently to adhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. For Coffee BBQ blend: lightly dust with brown sugar to round out the bold flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Optional: Marinate in fridge for 30 minutes to deepen flavor (not essential if in a rush).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Make Citrus Glaze<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Combine citrus juices, honey, mustard, and zest in a small saucepan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Simmer over medium heat for 5\u20137 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            3. \ud83d\udd25 How to Cook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Grill Method (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Preheat grill to medium-high (400\u2013425\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Oil the grates to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Place steelhead skin-side down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Grill uncovered for 4\u20135 minutes<\/strong>, then carefully flip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Grill another 3\u20134 minutes<\/strong> or until internal temp hits 130\u2013135\u00b0F<\/strong> (medium).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Optional: brush glaze on in last 1\u20132 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Pan-Seared Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Use a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Add a bit of oil, sear skin-side down for 4 minutes<\/strong>, flip, then cook another 3\u20134 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Optional: add glaze in final minute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Oven Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                • Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Place fillets on parchment-lined baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Roast for 10\u201312 minutes<\/strong>, brushing with glaze halfway through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  4. \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f How to Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Plate fillets over a bed of citrus rice or alongside vibrant veggies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Spoon extra citrus glaze over the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Garnish with chopped herbs, lime wedges, and microgreens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Serve immediately while hot and juicy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Portion Size<\/strong>: 1 fillet per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    5. \ud83c\udf5a Sides to Pair It With<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    1. Cilantro Lime Citrus Rice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Cook jasmine rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Fold in lime juice, orange zest, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Optional: Add a dash of Swamp Seasoning for a flavor echo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      2. Grilled Veggie Medley<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onions in olive oil + Swamp Seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Grill until charred and tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Squeeze fresh lemon over before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        6. \ud83c\udf77 Drink Pairings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        a. Alcoholic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                        • With Swamp Seasoning<\/strong>:
                          \ud83e\udd42 Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Cho-Karakuchi<\/em> \u2013 clean and crisp, balances herbal heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • With Coffee BBQ<\/strong>:
                          \ud83c\udf7a Mammoth Brewing Co, Golden Trout Kolsch<\/em> \u2013 smooth, malty, perfect with smoky notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • With Jamaican Jerk<\/strong>:
                          \ud83c\udf76 Nigori No Jozen Junmai Ginjo<\/em> \u2013 creamy, semi-sweet sake cools the spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          b. Non-Alcoholic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Sparkling citrus spritzer: mix fresh orange juice, lime, soda water, and mint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Pineapple kombucha or mango iced tea also complement tropical spice profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            7. \ud83e\uddee Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approx.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Calories<\/strong>: 360<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Protein<\/strong>: 34g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Carbs<\/strong>: 8g (w\/ glaze)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Fat<\/strong>: 22g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Fiber<\/strong>: 0g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Sugars<\/strong>: 6g (from glaze)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Sodium<\/strong>: ~520mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              8. \ud83d\uded2 Printable Grocery List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              Protein<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                              • 4 wild Columbia River steelhead fillets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Produce<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                • 1 orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • 2 limes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Fresh cilantro or parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Microgreens or chives (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Zucchini<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Bell peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Red onion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  Pantry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Rub It In spice blend (Swamp Seasoning, Coffee BBQ, or Jamaican Jerk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Brown sugar (for Coffee BBQ blend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Jasmine rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    Optional Drinks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Sake, beer, or cider (see pairings above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Kombucha, citrus spritzer ingredients (OJ, lime, soda water, mint)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                      FRESH. LOCAL. LEGENDARY.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                      Here\u2019s a bold, flavor-packed recipe built around wild Columbia River steelhead and infused with the incredible depth of Rub It In\u2019s small batch spices. This dish is competition-grade but totally doable at home. Choose your spice route \u2014 Swamp Seasoning, Coffee BBQ, or Jamaican Jerk \u2014 and let the steelhead shine. 1. \ud83e\uddc2 Ingredients List […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27833,"featured_media":471026,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[42,91,57,46],"class_list":["post-471021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-catalina-offshore-products","tag-cooking","tag-recipes","tag-seafood"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27833"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=471021"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":471044,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471021\/revisions\/471044"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/471026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=471021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=471021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=471021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}