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Blackened Seasoning

by Jennifer Debth March 14, 2023
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This Blackened Seasoning is the perfect dry rub for flavoring any protein: chicken, seafood, steak, and more! This homemade spice blend is better than store-bought and can be as spicy as you’d like. 

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I love making homemade spice blends, because they’re completely customizable to what YOU enjoy. This seasoning mix is no different. Love heat? Add more cayenne! Like a more mild flavor? Lessen or even omit the cayenne…the choice is yours! 

What is blackened seasoning?

Blackened seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that is most commonly used as a dry rub for chicken, seafood, and steak. It’s typically spicy, but can be made as mild or as spicy as you’d like!

What’s the difference between blackened, old bay, creole, and cajun seasoning?

Blackened, cajun, and creole seasonings are very similar. They all have a base of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper, but blackened seasoning adds basil and celery seed, cajun adds additional spiciness with red pepper flakes, and creole has additional herbs such as rosemary and/or parsley.

Cajun seasoning tends to be the spiciest, creole the least, and blackened typically falls somewhere in the middle. 

Old bay on the other hand is very different and is typically made with a combination of celery salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne, dry mustard, and warming spices such as mace, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, and ginger. 

How to use

This seasoning can be used in a variety of ways, but is most commonly used as a dry rub for flavoring chicken, fish/seafood, and steak. 

How to blacken food

Simply season your protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, etc.) with seasoning and cook it in a hot buttered pan over high heat until the outside is blackened and the inside is cooked to the appropriate temperature. 

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How to store

Leftovers will last in a sealed airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.

– Jennifer

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Blackened Seasoning

5 from 1 vote
This Blackened Seasoning is the perfect dry rub for flavoring any protein: chicken, seafood, steak, and more! This homemade spice blend is better than store-bought and can be as spicy as you'd like. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Yield: 10 tablespoons
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

  • Place spices into a small bowl then stir to combine.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Use as desired, then store leftovers in a sealed airtight container.
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STORING
Room Temp:6 Months
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*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

If made as directed, this is pretty mild.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Blackened Seasoning
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 18 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 701mg30%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 788IU16%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: dry rub, homemade spice blend, homemade spice rub, spicy seasoning blend
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Course: Spice Blend
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. JACK

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    March 15, 2023 at 7:35 am

    5 stars We love this recipe it is very easy to make and great on everything!!!
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