Blackening Seasoning
Blackening seasoning adds a little something-something to chicken, seafood, and so many other dishes. It’s easy to make yourself so you can keep it on hand whenever you need it!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 8 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl or container and mix well.8 teaspoons smoked paprika, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- To use: Sprinkle 3 to 4 tablespoons of blackening seasoning on 1 to 1 ½ pounds of meat before cooking.
- Store the spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Blackening seasoning is good on chicken, steak, catfish, salmon, and many other dishes!
- Yield: This recipe makes about ½ cup of seasoning, enough for about 3 pounds of meat, and the perfect amount to store in a spice jar. If you'd like to make more or less, use the serving adjuster at the top of the recipe. To make enough for 1 to 1 ½ pounds of meat, adjust servings to 12 (half batch).
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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