My husband's blackened seasoning recipe is our go-to spice blend for its hit of savory heat that adds loads of flavor to dishes like blackened salmon, chicken, or pasta.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword blackening seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 3tablespoons
Calories 17kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonsweet paprika
1teaspooncayenne pepper
1 ½teaspoonsonion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoondried thymegently crushed
¼teaspoonfennel seedsgently crushed
Instructions
Add the spices to a small bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.
Optional: Lightly crush the spices with a mortar and pestle to open the flavors even more.
To use, pat the surface of your protein dry then drizzle with oil or butter. Sprinkle evenly with the blackening spice and sear, grill, or bake.
Notes
Double or triple the recipe to keep on hand. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.