HelloFresh Blackening Spice
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Today’s homemade seasoning recipe is a must-make if you’re a fan of spicy food or grilling. This Blackening Spice is a HelloFresh Copycat recipe that you won’t be able to get enough of!
Blackening Spice Recipe
Blackening seasoning is a bold, flavorful spice mix traditionally used in Cajun and Creole cooking to create a distinctive charred, smoky crust on proteins like fish, chicken, or steak when cooked at high heat, often in a cast iron skillet.
The technique, known as blackening, involves coating the food with the seasoning and then searing it, which results in a flavorful, darkened exterior while keeping the interior tender and juicy.
This particular recipe for blackening spice is a copycat of Hello Fresh’s Blackening Spice, which I tried in my subscription and loved. I don’t know why they don’t offer the spice blends for sale separately, but I was able to track down their original recipe and recreate it.
The best cost savings with this recipe is to purchase your spices from a bulk store, or if that’s not an option, buy the large containers of the individual spices and herbs. Buying the little containers to make this seasoning would be crazy expensive (but ironically, still cheaper than using the seasoning packets).
This Copycat HelloFresh Blackening Spice is shelf-stable for up to a year, as long as you use fresh (dried) herbs and spices when you make it and store in a cool, dry spot in your kitchen.
This seasoning is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb and vegan and makes a great homemade gift.
What is Blackening Spice? Our blackening spice is made with a variety of common seasonings: two types of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano and cayenne peppers.
(Some recipes also include cumin, mustard powder and salt. Add these to your blend, if desired.)
Why Would You Want to Make Blackening Seasoning?
- Making your own blackening seasoning allows you to customize it to your personal preferences – making it spicier, increasing the amount of a favorite herb, reducing the salt, etc.
- It’s versatile and flavorful, so you will get a lot of use out of your homemade blend
- Pre-made blackening seasonings can sometimes contain preservatives, anti-caking agents, or less-than-fresh spices. When you make it yourself, you know it’s fresh and free of these ingredients if you are trying to avoid them.
- It’s simple and easy to mix up in just a few minutes.
Need some inspiration for how to use your Blackening Spice Mix? Check out these recipes for how to use your blackening seasoning:
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork from Bake Me Some Sugar
- Blackened Chicken Recipe from The Forked Spoon
- Blackened Shrimp and Grits from Gypsy Plate
- Blackened Salmon Pasta from Kenneth Temple
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos from Begin with Balance
- Blackened Corn Skillet from Sinful Kitchen
- Blackened Chicken Sandwich from Begin with Balance
- Blackened Chicken a la Mer from Carne Diem
- Asiago Cream Nachos with Blackened Chicken and Chorizo from Carne Diem
You can also use it on grilled or pan fried shrimp, salmon, chicken wings, etc. Any of our recipes that call for cajun or creole seasoning can use blackening spice in their place and will turn out delicious!
Blackening Spice Ingredients
- Smoked Paprika
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- White Pepper
- Black Pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Cayenne pepper
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: Some recipes also include cumin, mustard powder and salt. Add these to your blend, if desired.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Spice Grinder
- Measuring spoons
- Mason jars, for storing – I do not recommend plastic jars as they can hold moisture and you want to keep this seasoning mix dry to preserve freshness
How to Make Blackening Spice
Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
Store in an airtight jar in a cool spot for up to 6 months.
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Blackening Spice
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Store in an airtight jar in a cool spot for up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 7Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I’d love to hear how you plan to use your blackening spice! Let me know which recipes you’re planning on using it in.
For more homemade seasonings and other kitchen staples, check out our full collection of homemade pantry recipes here:
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