Easy Creole Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
50
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Calories
6 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Others
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Cuisine
American
Easy Creole Seasoning
Description
This seasoning blend combines dried herbs and spices including paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, onion and garlic powder, sea salt flakes, dried basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Each ingredient contributes classic Creole flavors, balancing smoky, earthy, peppery, and herbal notes with a subtle heat from the cayenne.
The seasoning can be used as a dry rub or mixed with oil to form a paste for applying on meats, fish, or vegetables before cooking methods like skillet searing, Instant Pot, Air Fryer, or oven roasting. The ability to customize salt content and spice level allows adaptation to personal taste and dietary needs.
It is recommended to use fresh spices and replace the blend every six months for optimal flavor. This mix can be produced in larger batches for frequent use and stored in airtight containers or jars with shaker tops. Grinders can be used to incorporate the spices into a fine powder for even seasoning.
Ingredients
Herbs And Spices
- 6 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons oregano marjoram, dried
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt flakes
- 1 tablespoon basil dried
- 1 tablespoon thyme dried
- ½-1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add spices to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight spice jar for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Use fresh spices and replace the seasoning blend every six months for best flavor.
- Adjust ingredient quantities to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs, including omitting salt for a salt-free version.
- Store the blend in an airtight container or spice jar with a shaker top to maintain freshness and ease of use.
- This seasoning works well as a dry rub or mixed with oil to make a paste for marinating meats and vegetables.
- Use a spice grinder to create a finer powder if desired.
- Double or triple the recipe depending on how often you use it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 6kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.