Blackened Seasoning

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Homemade spice blends are so easy and so good. This Blackened Seasoning can be used on fish, chicken, shrimp, pork, beef and more. It is ready in about 5 minutes and you can have it on hand for months!

Making your own spice blends at home is so easy. Especially if you have a stocked spice rack already, chances are you have everything you need to make it. But making it on your own means you control the heat, the salt, the sugar etc.

blackened seasoning mixed on a plate with a whisk

 

This Homemade Cajun Seasoning for example is so much less salt than the traditional brand at the store, because of my taste preference. But you can adjust any seasoning to your liking.

Blackened Seasoning is a blend of chili powder, herbs and spices. It is kind of a cross between Cajun and Creole Seasoning. It is spicy, but not overly so. But if you are looking for less you can adjust the cayenne in this recipe.

blackened seasoning spices on a plate

What You’ll Need

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  • Paprika – you can use regular or smoked
  • Dried Thyme
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Dried Oregano
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper
looking down on spice jar of blacken seasoning

How To Make Blackened Seasoning

Just mix all of the ingredients together until combined and place in an airtight container.

Store in a cool dark place (your pantry) for 6 months, up to a year depending on how fresh your spices were to start with.

How To Use Blackened Seasoning

Traditionally blackened seasoning got its name because it creates a dark crust on the meat when it is cooked. You dip your protein in melted butter and then in the seasoning mixture, and then sear in a hot pan. This creates a “black” crust.

But you can really use it like any spice blend, you can sprinkle over the meat and grill, bake or sauté. Blackened Chicken and Blackened Shrimp Pasta are two of my favorites.

scooping seasoning from spice jar

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • You want to start with fresh spices. Spices don’t go bad, they just lose flavor over time. So this could last for years, it won’t be nearly as good after about 6 months. If your spices are 6 months old to start with, it will lose flavor very quickly.
  • Store in your pantry or spice rack just like you do your other spices.
  • Get creative with how you use it. I like to sprinkle over vegetables and potatoes sometimes to give them a little kick. It isn’t traditional, but it is delicious!

More Homemade Spice Blends

close up teaspoon of seasoning above a spice jar
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Blackened Seasoning

By Erin
Homemade spice blends are so easy and so good. This Blackened Seasoning can be used on fish, chicken, shrimp, pork, beef and more. It is ready in about 5 minutes and you can have it on hand for months!
Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Mix together all ingredients until well blended.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Notes

Use more or less cayenne for your preferred spice level.  As written this is spicy, but not super hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Erin
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: The Basics
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 11
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