Shellfish 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 double hit of black and white pepper alongside cayenne gives it real depth and a slow-building warmth, while paprika adds that signature earthy richness. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield — many are processed on shared lines or contain mystery additives — so mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-source spice, making this blend naturally free from seafood derivatives or hidden shellfish-based flavor enhancers that sometimes sneak into commercial seasoning mixes. Whisk everything together in a bowl, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a versatile blend that keeps for up to six months. Use it to season chicken, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, or anything else that could use a little Southern-inspired fire.
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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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