Common Spices
The following come from me googling recipes, choosing the top several results, and noting the most common spices. Salt, garlic, and onions came up a lot for all eight groupings, so I don't include them individually.
- Shrimp Pasta: lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes,
- Lentils: black pepper, cumin, lemon juice
- Lentils & Shrimp: lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes
- Black Beans: bay leaves, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes
- Red Beans & Rice: bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, celery, parsley
- Shrimp & Rice: black pepper, paprika, parsley, red pepper flakes
- Catfish & Potatoes: black pepper, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, thyme
- Tempeh (marinade): soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon/lime juice
- Mahi Mahi: butter, lemon juice, parsley
Note: You should try to avoid using too much salt. Adults should consume around 2,300 mg of sodium per day Sodium in Your Diet, which is about a teaspoon of table salt Salt, table. A typical American eats 48% more than that Sodium in Your Diet.