Blackening Spices Recipe - Add Authentic
Cajun Flavours to Your Fish and Meat

Whether you're blackening fish, steak or chicken a quality homemade blackening spices is a great way to experience the authentic flavours of Louisiana and Cajun cuisine at its finest. It can also be used as a tasty general seasoning for all kinds of food. 

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

4 tbsp Hungarian paprika (or regular)
2 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried sage
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp chili pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Grind the mustard seeds, thyme, peppercorns and cumin
  • Add to a bowl
  • Mix in the garlic, onion, paprika and cayenne pepper
  • Crumble in the dried sage and oregano. Give another stir

Store your blackened seasoning in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months.

picture of homemade blackening spices

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