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    Creole Seasoning

    Published Apr 30, 2023, modified Jun 7, 2023 by Nicole Shroff / Leave a Comment

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    This Creole seasoning is a blend of intense spices, its slightly spicy and fragrant adding a great deal of flavour to poultry, meat, fish and vegetable dishes.

    Creole seasoning in glass bowl.

    Homemade Creole seasoning has fresher flavours than store bought, plus making your own means you can adjust the flavour profile or heat according to your taste.

    It is a great seasoning to prepare ahead and keep in a sealed container for quick tasty meals or as a garnish to amplify the flavour of a dish.

    This recipe for Creole seasoning doesn’t include salt as we find it is often more convenient to add it separately.

    Making a spice mix that is salt-free is not only helpful for those with dietary restrictions but also so this seasoning can be added to other dishes.

    For more easy flavour boosters try an easy recipe for gremolata, a tangy green chutney, Turkish red pepper paste or this wonderful Ethiopian butter.

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    About the ingredients

    These are the 10 ingredients you will need; spices and herbs you probably already have in your pantry.

    Creole spice mix in green bowl.

    Using dried ingredients, including the onion and garlic powders, is convenient as they can be stored safely for up to a year.

    Tip: The fresher the ingredients are the better the flavour will be.

    • onion powder – if you don’t have any, grind dried onions into a powder or small granules
    • garlic powder
    • paprika – hot or sweet Hungarian paprika
    • smoked paprika – hot or sweet Spanish paprika
    • cayenne pepper
    • dried oregano
    • dried thyme
    • dried parsley
    • dried basil

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Top tip

    Blend ingredients together for a finer consistency to make compound butter or if using as a garnish e.g on popcorn.

    Your questions answered

    What is Creole food?

    Creole cuisine comes from Louisiana where French, Spanish and Caribbean settlers formed their own unique fusion cuisine over the years. Dishes are complex and rich in flavour ranging from seafood, meats and vegetables, flavoured with paprika, onion, garlic and herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil and parsley.

    What is the difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning?

    Cajun seasoning is spicier and uses onion and garlic powder with a combination of red, black and white peppers, whereas Creole also uses paprika, onion and garlic powder but includes dried herbs such as oregano, basil, parsley and thyme.

    How much Creole seasoning to use

    As this Creole seasoning does not contain salt you can use as much as you like according to the level of heat required. We suggest using 2 tablespoons for 4 x 6 oz. burgers or as a rub for a whole chicken and add salt separately.

    Mixing creole spices in a green bowl.

    It goes well with

    Creole seasoning can be used as a garnish or cooked with these dishes:

    • steaks/burgers
    • grilled/roasted meats, poultry and seafood
    • grilled/roasted vegetables
    • stews
    • soups
    • eggs
    • beans
    • potato salad
    • french fries
    • popcorn
    • compound butter
    • gumbo
    • jambalaya
    • Creole rice

    Storing

    Transfer the seasoning to a sealed container and keep in a cool dry place. Use within 12 months for best flavour.

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    Creole seasoning in glass bowl.

    Creole Seasoning

    Nicole Shroff
    This Creole seasoning is a blend of intense spices, its slightly spicy and fragrant adding a great deal of flavour to poultry, meat, fish and vegetable dishes.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Spice mix
    Cuisine American
    Servings 17 tablespoons
    Calories 15 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 4 tablespoons paprika Hungarian hot or mild
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Spanish hot or sweet
    • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons dried basil
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Add 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 4 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper to a medium mixing bowl and mix well. (For a finer texture, grind the ingredients together in a coffee or spice grinder.)
    • Transfer to a sealed container and keep in a cool dry place. Use within 12 months for best flavour.

    Notes

    Pro tip: Blend the ingredients together for a finer consistency if making compound butter or using as a garnish e.g on popcorn.
    Storing – store in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place for up to 12 months.

    MEASUREMENT NOTES

    The ingredients here on EOTF are set out in grams & milliliters and in US cups & spoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 989IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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