This Blackened Seasoning blend is made with just simple herbs and spices are mixed together, and absolutely no sugar. It’s Whole30, Paleo, Keto, and delicious on fish, shrimp, chicken, and more!

The blackened seasoning in a small glass dish on a white marble board with a tiny spoon.

Homemade Spice Blends

Do you make your own spice blends yet? Trust me, once you start, you’ll never go back to store bought packs again.

Making your own spice blends is a great way to save money and make sure there’s no sneaky stuff added to your food — a lot of store bought seasoning packets have sugar, maltodextrin, and more unnecessary ingredients.

So if you’re following Keto, Low Carb, Whole30, or any other clean eating plan, you should definitely try it! I like to make my own taco seasoning and ranch seasoning, too!

A small glass dish filled with all the spices that are labeled (oregano, black pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, black pepper)

Blackened Seasoning Ingredients

The ingredients in blackened seasoning are very simple. In fact, you probably have them in your pantry right now! Here’s what you’ll need:

Cumin
Chili Powder
Paprika, or substitute smoked paprika for a smokey option
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Oregano
Salt
Pepper

Note: If you have an allergy or sensitivity to gluten, be sure to check your spice bottle labels for any allergy warnings, and to ensure what you’re choosing is Certified Gluten Free.

A small gray plate filled with cooked blackened flounder that's drizzled with cream and served with pineapple salsa and cauliflower rice.

What does it taste like?

Blackened seasoning tastes lightly spicy and herbaceous. The depth of flavor really compliments mild proteins or anything sweet.

How to use Blackened Seasoning

I like to use blackened seasoning for fish like flounder (pictured above!), salmon, or mahi mahi, but it’s equally delicious with shrimp, chicken, or veggies.

Just coat your food with a little olive or avocado oil and rub a generous amount of blackened seasoning all over. Cook over medium-high heat to get a nice crust from the seasoning, and enjoy!

How to store it

Store the blackened seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature. The spice blend will keep for a long time (like 3 years!), but for best taste, enjoy it within 3-4 months.

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