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Homemade Blackening Seasoning

Published February 21, 2022 by Lauren Vavala

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Homemade Blackening Spice is a quick and easy mixture of spices and herbs, which add tons of flavor to any dish. This savory and mildly spicy combination of ingredients is perfect for seasoning meat, vegetables, and especially Cajun dishes. All you need to do is measure and mix the ingredients!

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For a simple way to add flavor to meat, vegetables, and more, try Homemade Blackening Spice. This spice mix is often used on fish and chicken, but it is especially common in Cajun recipes. 10 different spices are included in this recipe for blackening spice mix.

Homemade spice mixes, like this one, are a quick and easy way to improve the flavor of any dish. All you need to do is measure and combine the spices in an airtight container. Voila! Now you’ve got fresh Blackening Spice.

Use this spice mixture to create extra flavorful dishes such as Blackened Fish Tacos or Cajun  Shrimp and Grits. You may also use this delicious Homemade Blackening mix to season dishes such as Creamy Cajun Chicken and Jambalaya.

Why This Recipe Works

Making blackening spice is quick and easy. Plus, it adds a ton of flavor to any dish you decide to use it in.

Homemade blackening spice is better than store bought varieties because there are no fillers or unnecessary ingredients.

This spice mix is versatile. You can use it in all recipes that call for blackening seasoning. It’s also very similar to Cajun seasoning, but milder. It can be used in place of Cajun seasoning for a similar flavor profile with a little less heat.

How To Make Blackening Seasoning

Ingredients

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  • Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika: you can adjust the amount of both regular paprika and smoked paprika to suit your own tastes. 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Oregano
  • Dried Thyme
  • Cayenne Pepper: use more or less depending on how spicy you want your dish. If you are making this spice mixture to use in Cajun recipes, you would typically use more cayenne pepper.
  • Salt
  • Pepper

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There is no prep work for this recipe other than to gather your spices and a container with an airtight lid.

Create!

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Combine all of the spices and stir until well blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Recipes To Use With Blackening Seasoning

Homemade blackening seasoning can be used to replace store bought blackening seasoning in any recipe that calls for it or Cajun seasoning.

Some of my favorite recipes to use it in are:

Creamy Cajun Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken is rich, creamy, and exploding with spicy flavor. This recipe is served over spaghetti squash which makes it lower in calories and carbohydrates.
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A white plate of Keto Creamy Cajun Chicken and peppers over a white background with a white napkin and fork
Blackened Halibut
Blackened Halibut is a quick, easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients to get this spicy, smoky seafood meal on the table. The Avocado Lime Crema helps to balance out the spice and add a little more zest to the dish.
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Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw
Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw is an easy recipe that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. These wraps can also be made gluten free or low carb, if needed.
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2 Blackened Salmon Wrap halves on a white plate over a white backdrop with limes and a white bowl in the background

Tips and Techniques

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your own taste. If you are using this blackening spice in a recipe that calls for Cajun spice, you may want to increase the cayenne, as Cajun spice typically has more heat to it.
  • Adjust the regular and smoked paprika to suit your own tastes.
  • Blackening seasoning will keep in an airtight container in a cool dark place until the earliest expiration date on the spices used.

FAQ’s

Is Blackening Seasoning The Same As Cajun Seasoning?

Blackening and Cajun seasonings are very similar, however, Cajun seasoning tends to be spicier.

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Homemade Blackening Seasoning

Homemade Blackening Spice is a quick and easy mixture of spices and herbs, which add tons of flavor to any dish. This savory and mildly spicy combination of ingredients is perfect for seasoning meat, vegetables, and especially Cajun dishes.
Course Spice Blends
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 19 teaspoons
Calories 6kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small jar with an airtight lid and mix until well blended.
    2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your own taste. If you are using this blackening spice in a recipe that calls for Cajun spice, you may want to increase the cayenne, as Cajun spice typically has more heat to it.
  • Adjust the regular and smoked paprika to suit your own tastes.
  • Blackening seasoning will keep in an airtight container in a cool dark place until the earliest expiration date on the spices used.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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