Blackening Seasoning Recipe - Add Fab 
Cajun Flavours to Your Grilled Fish and Meat

Whether you're grilling fish, steak or chicken a homemade blackening seasoning is a great way to enjoy the taste of Louisiana cuisine at its most authentic. Easy-to-make, this blend will complement your blackened steak and chicken and, with the added dried lemon peel, it works beautifully with your blackened fish dishes too. 

What You'll Need: (makes about 8-9 tablespoons)

3 tbsp paprika powder
2 tbsp dried lemon peel (optional)
2 tbsp dried basil
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
4 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp mustard powder
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Grind the salt, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and if using, the lemon peel
  • Add to a bowl
  • Stir in the garlic, onion, mustard, paprika and cayenne pepper
  • Finally, crumble in the dried thyme and basil. Give another stir

Store your blackening spice mix in a cool place in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months.

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