Description
This bold and aromatic seafood seasoning blend enhances the natural flavors of fish, shrimp, scallops, and more with a perfect balance of savory, smoky, and citrusy notes. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and a pantry staple for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing seafood.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (dried or fresh when using)
Instructions
- Combine all the spices and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Transfer the blend into an airtight jar or spice container.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of seafood before grilling, roasting, or sautéing.
Notes
Add a pinch of brown sugar for caramelization when cooking salmon.
Increase lemon or lime zest for a zestier profile.
Reduce or omit cayenne for a milder, kid-friendly blend.
Add chipotle powder for more smokiness.
Include dried basil and fennel seed for a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spice Blend
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
