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.
Servings: 19 teaspoons
Calories: 6kcal
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.
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