Paraben 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. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield of additives, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients that have no business being in your spice rack — making your own is the obvious fix. Every ingredient here is a straightforward, single-source spice: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and a trio of peppers that build real depth without any hidden extras. The balance of black, white, and cayenne pepper gives this blend a complex, slow-building heat that store versions rarely nail. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and once it's sealed in an airtight jar it stays potent and fresh for up to six months. Shake it over chicken, stir it into rice, rub it on shrimp — this blend earns its place on the counter fast.
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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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