5.0 from 15 votes
Blackening Seasoning
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 tablespoons
Calories: 17 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme , gently crushed
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds , gently 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.
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Notes
- Double or triple the recipe to keep on hand. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition Information
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1435IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.