Now, let me tell you a little something about Southern food. It packs in some serious flavors, way beyond your basic salt and pepper. That’s why Southern fried chicken is the cream of the crop.
But, today, I’m talking about Blackened Seasoning, which just might be the most flavorful of all. It’s a combination of spices, which are mostly typically used on chicken or seafood, which is then pan seared in butter. It’s so easy, and so good!
We generally don’t keep store bought spice mixtures in our home. When you make them from scratch, not only are they more customizable, but they’re also a lot fresher. Creole Seasoning and Taco Seasoning are staples around here, but we also get exotic sometimes with mixes like Berbere and Shawarma Seasoning.
Today, I am keeping things domestic with my version of Blackened Seasoning. It’s similar to Creole Seasoning, but instead of being used primarily in soups and stews, this spice mix is used for blackening. I will teach you all…
Ingredients
Paprika – I always use smoked paprika, it really adds some great flavor. In a pinch, you can use regular paprika.
Garlic and onion powder – These add a bit of punch to your seasoning.
Brown sugar – For a little sweetness, as well as to help caramelize everything.
Herbs and seasonings – Black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper
How to Use Blackening Seasoning
This seasoning is great on fish, chicken or shrimp. Whatever you use it on, I recommend a good squeeze of lime juice before coating with seasoning, For an ultimate feast, try our Blackened Shrimp and Grits.
Or, go with a fusion theme and enjoy our Blackened Salmon Tacos.
For most authentic flavors, fry your chosen protein in butter. Coat the chicken or seafood in blackened seasoning, heat some butter up in a skillet, then sear on both sides until desired doneness.
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Blackening Seasoning, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
More great seasonings and sauces:
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Chimichurri Sauce
Peri Peri Sauce
Fajita Seasoning
Aji Verde
Blackened Seasoning
Take your taste buds down South with my easy Blackened Seasoning. From shrimp to chicken to redfish, this spice mix will give your food serious flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ Tbsp onion powder
- ½ Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients in a bowl.
- Seasoning is good for about 1.5 pounds of meat or seafood,
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