Blackened Seasoning is a delicious blend of spices that can be used on poultry, beef and vegetables. This spice blend is full of flavor and made with simple ingredients.
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We love making homemade seasoning blends. This spice blend is mixed together with pantry staples. If you are looking to spice up your steaks and chicken, then this bold flavor seasoning blend is my favorite. The combination of the spices takes this seasoning to the next level.
Any time we use this seasoning on our shrimp or salmon. My kids go on and on how delicious the meal is. The next time you need to add in some extra big and bold flavors, sprinkle this on your meats.
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What is Blackening?
Blackening is a process of cooking your steak, shrimp or salmon over high heat in a cast iron skillet. The meats have been dipped in butter and seasoned and cooked in a skillet.
The combination of the melted butter, high heat and seasoning creates a delicious dark crust on the meat. This gives it the blackened look.
What is Blackening Seasoning?
Blackening seasoning can easily be made with cupboard staple seasoning. The seasoning that are used are similar to a cajun seasoning or creole seasoning blend. You can add in chili powder, smoked paprika or fresh herbs.
The spices and herbs are combined in a mixing bowl. This creates and delicious blend to put on fish, meat or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer.
- Garlic – Instead of garlic salt use garlic powder. A teaspoon garlic powder is all you need to add more garlic flavor.
- Thyme – We have added dried thyme for added flavor.
- Dried Herbs – If you like to grow your own herbs, add in dried herbs with this seasoning blend.
How to Make Homemade Blackening Seasoning
- Step 1 – Mix Seasoning – Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and store in an airtight container.
- Step 2 – Top Seasoning on Meat – Use ½ tablespoon on your favorite type of protein and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Cooking with Blackened Seasoning – We recommend cooking with a cast iron skillet or on a Blackstone to make your Blackened meats.
- Coat Meat – Before adding the seasoning, make sure to coat the meat with a melted butter or oil. This allows for the seasoning to stick to the meat and create a beautiful crust.
- Cooking Meat – Make sure to only flip the meat once when cooking on the griddle or skillet. This helps to create the best blackened texture.
- Mixing Seasoning – When combining the seasoning, feel free to adjust the amounts to your preference. Feel free to add in extra teaspoon ground cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
How to Use Blackening Seasoning
This seasoning blend can be used on many different things. Here are some of our suggestions to create blackened foods.
- Meats – Sprinkle pork chops, steak, or pork tenderloin with this seasoning blend. We like to make sure the meat is completely coated.
- Chicken – Take your chicken recipe to the next level. Add this seasoning blend the next time you make chicken. It takes bland chicken breast to flavorful chicken.
- Fish – We love to season our salmon, tilapia and shrimp with this blend.
How to Blackened Meats and Vegetables
Once you have prepared your seasoning blend, it will last you for several years. We use it on lots of chicken and fish recipes. We have even used on our roasted fresh vegetables for a delicious bold flavor.
- Prepare your cast iron skillet by preheating to medium high heat.
- Dip your chicken or fish in melted butter and then sprinkle your seasoning blend on both sides. You can even use vegetable oil or olive oil on your meats.
- Once the skillet has heated, place the meat in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side. The time may vary based on the thickness of the meat.
- This quick and easy seasoning is always a crowd favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
This homemade seasoning should last 2-3 years as long. If it’s stored in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry. We like to place in a spice jar marked with Blackened Seasoning.
These two seasoning blends are very similar. They can also be used as a substitute to each other. Depending on how they are made, cajun seasoning tends to be a bit more spicier than blackened seasoning.
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Blackened Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and store in an airtight container.
- Use ½ tablespoon on your favorite type of protein and enjoy!
