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Achieve restaurant-quality food with this simple-to-make Blackened Seasoning. Great for fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and other meats.

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Blackening Seasoning

One thing I love about making my own homemade spice blends is the ability to control the taste and quality of ingredients. I truly believe homemade mixes, more often than not, taste better than their store-bought counterparts.

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What is Blackening Seasoning

It is a combination of herbs and spices, often containing chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder or flakes, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. It is very similar to Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Of course, there are variations between different recipes and cooks. You can easily make up your own blend by changing up the ratios of ingredients or by adding or subtracting to your taste.

How to use Blackening Seasoning

When food is blackened, it is dipped in melted butter then dredged in a combination of herbs and spices before being cooked in a very hot pan – usually a cast-iron skillet. The resulting piece of meat or fish will have a flavorful deep brown to black crust on the outside.

Blackened Seasoning FAQs

➡️ Is Blackened Seasoning spicy?

This seasoning mix is definitely “spicy” – but that doesn’t mean it’s overly hot. If you are looking for a mix with a lot of flavor without too much heat, then this mix is perfect for you.
If you prefer more heat, you can easily adjust this recipe to your tastes by adding more peppers.

➡️ How long is Blackened Seasoning good for?

Tightly sealed in an airtight container and stored in a cool, dry place, this mix is good for 1 year.

Recipe Tips

  • This spice mixture pairs particularly well with my Blackened Steak and Shrimp with Citrus Butter Recipe. You should try it! 😍
  • This makes a great homemade gift idea – especially when accompanied with other homemade mixes!
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe.
  • If making this ahead and storing it, omit the lime zest.
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Servings: 1 serving

Blackened Seasoning

By Jamie Sherman
Achieve restaurant-quality food with this simple-to-make Blackened Seasoning. Great for fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and other meats.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, optional

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Whisk well to combine and transfer to a jar.

Notes

  • This spice mixture pairs particularly well with my Blackened Steak and Shrimp with Citrus Butter Recipe. You should try it! 😍
  • This seasoning mixture makes a great homemade gift idea – especially when accompanied with other homemade mixes!
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe.
  • If making this ahead and storing it, omit the lime zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 2346mg, Potassium: 151mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 832IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 2mg

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

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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