Add authentic Louisiana flavor to any dish with this quick & simple recipe for homemade Creole seasoning! It’s not too spicy, just the perfect combination of savory herbs and spices that brings out the best in almost anything! Perfect for chicken, pork, burgers, shrimp, fish, pasta, rice— just about anything– you’re going to love having this seasoning mix at your fingertips.
What You Need To Make All Purpose Creole Seasoning
- salt
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- coarse ground black pepper
- ground cayenne pepper
Store bought might do in a pinch, but it’s always better when you can make your own spice mixes. You can control the salt levels, eliminate preservatives and avoid MSG altogether. As if those aren’t incentive enough, making your own mixes also lets you add in or amp up what you love. Garlic is your jam (yes, please)? Add a little more. Like a little heat (or maybe less)? This is your show now. You’re calling the shots!
This All Purpose Creole Seasoning comes together in less than 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your spice cabinet. It also makes enough that you can season several dishes with it before having to make more.
And make more you will! You’re going to love the way this creole seasoning mix livens up your favorite dishes. Use it as a rub on chicken thighs before you put them on the grill. Work it into your hamburger patties. Add a quick dash to your white rice. If you can dream it, you can use this mix to spice it up! You’re gonna want to sprinkle a little of this on everything!
All Purpose Creole Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder + 1 tsp
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix well. Pour into a small jar or spice container with air tight seal. Store until ready to use.
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Great tasting mix!
Hi, Debra! Yay! I am just tickled that you loved this seasoning mix. It is definitely a go-to here at The Cottage!