Name: Blackened Seasoning
Yield: 6

This smoky, spicy Blackened Seasoning Recipe adds tons of flavor to meats, fish, and veggies. It’s straightforward to make and store.

Make Your Own Seasoning!

from-scratch seasoning blends are fresher, tastier, and straightforward to customize. Once you try this Blackened Seasoning recipe, you may never go back to store-bought.

Fun gift: Put it in a jar and give it as a simple, useful gift.
Customize: Make it more or less spicy, or leave out anything you don’t like.
Fresher flavor: Your own blend uses fresh spices, which means better flavor.
Saves money: Buy the spices once and use them again and again.
No extras: Store-bought blends can have fillers. This one doesn’t.

Blackened Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

Salt: Makes all other ingredients more flavorful.
Black pepper: Freshly ground black pepper adds even more punch.
Dried thyme: Don’t have? Use Italian seasoning.
Dried oregano: Dried basil will work in it’s place.
Garlic powder: Provides a savory depth to the mix.
Onion powder: Enhances the overall flavor with its mild, sweet onion flavor.
Paprika: I prefer regular but if you like smoky flavors use smoky paprika.
Cayenne: Adjust the amount according to your heat tolerance.
Old Bay® Seasoning (skippable): If you don’t have it on hand, it can be left out, but it does add a unique complexity to the blend.

Quick Tip

For the best flavor, use fresh spices and store them in a cool, dry place.

How To Use Blackened Seasoning Recipe

Blackening seasoning has strong flavor and can be used lots of ways. Here’s how You can use it:

Meats & Fish: The classic way, dip chicken, steak, pork, or fish in melted butter, cover with seasoning, and cook in a hot pan or grill.
Veggies: Shake it on before roasting or grilling.