Middle East Spice Rub Recipe

Transform your chicken, beef, lamb, or fish into a flavor explosion with this vibrant Middle Eastern spice rub! Quick to make and lasting up to a month, this recipe is your secret weapon for adding depth and complexity to any dish. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-frying.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 18.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
Middle East Spice Rub 25

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Middle East Spice Rub

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Middle East Spice Rub? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Middle East Spice Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
  2. Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed.
  3. To prepare your meat:
  4. For every 1 pound of boneless meat (or 2 pounds of bone-in meat), mix 2 tablespoons of the spice rub with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 minced garlic clove (or more, to taste).
  5. Generously spread the mixture over your meat, ensuring even coverage.
  6. Let the marinated meat rest for at least 10 minutes (longer for deeper flavor penetration, up to 30 minutes).
  7. Cook your meat as desired – grill, roast, pan-fry, or bake!
  8. Enjoy the incredibly flavorful results!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g