By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
226 cal · 10 min
Creole Seafood Seasoning
Recipe GLPR6c98f0a206c93f
A vibrant, fiery blend of spices inspired by Louisiana Creole cuisine. This versatile seasoning combines kosher salt with warm paprika, bold cayenne, and aromatic dried herbs to create the perfect coating for seafood, vegetables, and proteins. Mix it into rubs, sprinkle it on grilled shrimp or fish, or use it to elevate everyday dishes with authentic Creole flavor.
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Ingredients
⅓ cup kosher salt
⅓ cup hot paprika
¼ cup freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried oregano
Directions
Measure the kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano into a clean mixing bowl.
Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon or whisk, breaking up any clumps, until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container or glass jar and store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and moisture for up to 6 months.
Comments
This is a dry spice blend, not a cooked recipe, so the 10-minute time is honest and it requires no actual cooking skill. All eight ingredients are pantry staples available at every major Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger all stock kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, and oregano in their spice aisles for under $15 total if you buy them once. Cost per serving is negligible since a small spice blend makes dozens of applications. The real limitation is household fit: this is seasoning, not a meal, so you must already have fish or shrimp on hand to use it, and it won't reheat because there's nothing to reheat. For a weeknight seafood rub or shake for local North Carolina shrimp, it's practical and regional, but the recipe itself delivers only the seasoning foundation, not dinner.
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