Blackened Seasoning
Best Ever Blackened Seasoning Recipe – Our all-time favorite blackening spice blend is made with thyme, oregano, garlic, cayenne, and a surprise ingredient!
What’s the Difference Between Blackened Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, and Creole Spice?
All three spice blends fall under the same category with standard base ingredients, like paprika, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
However, Cajun Seasoning tends to be the spiciest, while Creole seasoning often has a variety of herbs mixed in.
My rule of thumb: When in doubt, go with Blackened Seasoning, a spice blend that tends to fall directly in the middle.
What Is Blackening Seasoning Made Of?
A good Blackening Spice Blend offers a bit of heat, herbaceous notes, and a whole lot of zesty flavor and depth.
These tempting undertones come from paprika, garlic, onions, and salt. However, my “secret ingredient” so to speak, is smoked paprika. The smoky essence of smoked paprika takes our Best Ever Blackened Seasoning to the next level.
It makes everything you sprinkle seasoning mix on taste like fireworks in your mouth.
What Can I Season With Homemade Blackened Seasoning?
Use our Best Ever Blackened Seasoning to create a spicy crust on blackened fish, chicken, steaks, and grilled vegetables.
You can also use it to season soups, chilis, dips and spreads, party mix, rice, and even scrambled eggs and bacon!
I can’t think of a single savory dish that this dazzling little spice mix concoction wouldn’t improve. My favorite foods to use this seasoning blend with are shrimp, salmon, potatoes, pork, and hamburger patties.
How To Make Blackened Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- Smoked Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Black Pepper
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Simply dump smoked paprika, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper in a small jar or bowl.
- Stir to blend.
- Store the spice blend in an airtight container (or spice jar) and keep it in a cool dry place. It will last just as long as all your other spices.
Get the Complete (Printable) Homemade Spice Blends – Blackening Seasoning Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Personalize Your Seasoning Blend
The beauty of making spice blends at home is the element of personalization. If you want a little more heat, add more cayenne pepper.
If you want a little more herby sweetness, add more thyme or a touch of dried basil.
Make It Today
You can lower the sodium, make large batches, and you will most definitely save money this way.
Most likely, you have all these spices in your pantry right now. Your seafood (and family) will thank you!
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- Roasted Garam Masala
Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrient information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, potassium, fiber, vitamin c, and calcium percentages based on daily values.
Blackened Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Measure and dump all the herbs and spices in a jar and stir to combine.
- Use immediately, or cover and store in a dark dry place.
I did equal parts and it was amazing with mahi for fish tacos