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Homemade blackened seasoning recipe

Add a Cajun kick to your dishes with this homemade blackening seasoning recipe! This homemade blend of spices is the key ingredient to making delicious blackened shrimp, blackened fish, blackened chicken, and more.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword blackened, blackening, Cajun, seasoning, seasoning mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 5kcal
Author Lauren LeBlanc

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Small airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt *see note
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • MEASURE: Measure out all the ingredients in a small jar.
  • COMBINE: Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Notes

  • Use 1 tablespoon for every 1 pound of protein or vegetable.
  • Different salts actually have different levels of saltiness per volume. For this recipe, I use finely ground pink himalayan sea salt. Start with a little salt and add more as needed to account for your specific salt brand.
  • How to store: Store Cajun blackening seasoning in an airtight jar in a dry dark place for up to a year! Storage length will depend on the expiration date of your individual spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg