Paprika
Jake Siefkas
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Commonly used for sauces, salsas, and a garnish
Paprika can be savory or sweet, depending on the kind you buy
Paprika is a dried spice
Cajun Style Blackened Snapper
Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious.
Fun Facts
-The most common pepper to make Paprika is the sweet red pepper
-It is made by grinding the pods of the pepper plant
-The heat of paprika spice can vary, some are mild, some hot, and from smoky to sweet
Health Benefits
-A teaspoon of paprika has 3,349 international units of vitamin A
-Boosts your intake of vitamin E
-Helps you get more iron