Description
Smoky, bold, and slightly spicy, this homemade blackened seasoning comes together in minutes and works on everything from fish to chicken to shrimp. It’s one of those blends you’ll keep reaching for — especially when you want something simple to taste really good.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Add all of the spices to a small bowl.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Store in an airtight jar and use as needed.
Notes
You can adjust the heat depending on what you like — I keep it at a medium level, but go closer to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne if you want more of a kick.
I use this most often on fish (especially cod), but it’s great on chicken, shrimp, or even stirred into a creamy parmesan pasta to take it up a notch.
This makes a small batch, but you can easily double it if you want to keep a jar on hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes