: coated with a mixture of spices (such as garlic powder and cayenne pepper) and fried over extremely high heat
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the church's blackened ceiling is the result of centuries of candle smoke
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Birds sang from blackened trees; the wind scattered seeds.
—Tucker Nichols, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
Menu highlights there include sesame guava toast, conch salad, and a blackened shrimp club wrap.
—Erinne Magee, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Birds sang from blackened trees; the wind scattered seeds.
—Tucker Nichols, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
Menu highlights there include sesame guava toast, conch salad, and a blackened shrimp club wrap.
—Erinne Magee, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022
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“Blackened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackened. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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