Blackened mullet

Blackened fish isn’t usually black, but the name comes from the spice mix, which can be used on other things that are then cooked on a hot barbie or pan to colour them more than you would fish. Here, I’ve used a fish grill so I can get more flavour from the smoky coals, and an oily fish that is under appreciated, but goes wonderfully with the robust flavours. The recipe makes a lot of spice mix, but it keeps for a long time in an airtight container in the cupboard.