Nutmeg Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms everyday cooking into something seriously craveable. A mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and three different peppers creates a complex, deeply savory profile that store-bought blends rarely match. The problem with grabbing a jar off the shelf is that pre-mixed spice blends often contain unexpected additions — and for anyone avoiding certain spices like nutmeg, reading every label gets old fast. Making your own means you know exactly what's in it, full stop. The technique couldn't be simpler: whisk everything together until evenly combined, then store in an airtight jar for up to six months of ready-to-go flavor. Use it to season chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, rice dishes, or anything else that could use a little Louisiana-inspired soul. Once you have a jar of this on the counter, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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