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    Apr 11, 2025

    Creole Seasoning

    Published on Apr 11, 2025. Updated on Apr 11, 2025. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

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    Make your own creole seasoning at home with just a few simple pantry spices like pepper, onion, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic, and other simple spices. The homemade seasoning mix can be used to give your dishes some extra flavor or used as a dry rub for meats.

    authentic creole seasoning

    Creole seasoning is great for dishes that you want to add some extra bold flavor to. It's also one of the most popular spices used in Jamaican and New Orleans dishes.

    While you can buy Creole seasoning at the store, it's always better to make your own homemade version at home.

    Not only can you control the ingredients that go into the seasoning but in the long run it'll be cheaper, especially if you use it frequently like we do.

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    • Since it's a homemade Creole seasoning, you can easily control what goes into it and how much goes into it. For instance, if you need to watch your salt intake, you can easily adjust the recipe to control how much salt is used.
    • Creole seasoning is versatile. You can add it to seafood recipes, to make dry rubs, chicken recipes, pork, and beef to give the dish a bit more flavor.
    • It's not as spicy as Cajun seasoning but still offers a bit of heat to your dishes.
    • It's cheaper than store bought. Since most of these ingredients are most likely in your pantry already, you can save a trip to the store.
    • The ingredients are easily adjustable. You can double or triple the recipe if you need more or cut down on the measurements to make less.
    • Homemade seasonings make a great gift! Homemade seasonings can be a great addition to a gift basket for friends and family who love to cook.

    🧾 Ingredients Used

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    ingredients to make creole seasoning
    • Herbs: Dried rosemary, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme.
    • Peppers: Cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, and white pepper.
    • Aromatics: Garlic powder and onion powder.

    🔪 How To Make Creole Seasoning

    1. Add all ingredients together in a small blender or spice grinder.
    2. Blend the ingredients until they turn to powder.
    3. Store in an airtight container.
    4. Use about one tablespoon of Creole seasoning for your recipe. Add more if needed.

    🥫 How to Store Creole Seasoning

    You can store your homemade creole seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

    💭 Tips and Variations

    • If using whole spices: You can grind whole spices in a food processor or spice grinder before adding them to the mix.
    • Add more cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes for extra heat.
    • If you want to make a milder version, just reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used in the recipe.
    how to make authentic creole seasoning

    🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

    The best thing about this Creole spice rub or seasoning is that it can be used for all kinds of dishes. Some of my favorites include meats like shredded beef, air fryer salmon, vegetables, and salads to give them more flavor. You can also try it with shrimp boil, low-carb gumbo, jambalaya, and more.

    It also makes a great addition to classic Creole dishes like crawfish étouffée or blackened fish. You can even use it as a substitute for Cajun seasoning blends in recipes if you don't have Cajun spice on hand.

    Since it's such a versatile spice and can easily be customized you can experiment with different herbs and spices until you find the perfect match for your favorite foods.

    👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

    What is creole flavor?

    Creole flavor is a combination of herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme. It's often used in Cajun and Creole cuisine to add flavor and spice to dishes like gumbo or jambalaya.

    Is creole a good substitute for cajun seasoning?

    Yes, Creole seasoning is a great substitute for Cajun seasoning. It has similar ingredients but instead of having a lot of spice, it's made with more herbs and less heat.

    Can I add other spices to this recipe?

    Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices until you find the perfect blend of flavors you love.
    You can add more garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor. You can also reduce the amount of cayenne pepper if you want less heat.

    Is creole seasoning spicy?

    Creole seasoning does have a little spice to it. It's not as spicy as Cajun seasoning though and you can adjust the level of heat to make it less or more spicy.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Check out these other homemade seasonings!

    Fish Seasoning

    Pork Chop Seasoning

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    Yaji - Suya Spice

    BBQ Dry Rub Recipe

    Peri Peri Seasoning

    easy creole seasoning recipe in a bowl

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    easy creole seasoning recipe in a bowl

    Creole Seasoning

    Make your own creole seasoning at home with just a few simple pantry spices like pepper, onion, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic, and other simple spices. The homemade seasoning mix can be used to give your dishes some extra flavor or used as a dry rub for meats.
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    Course: Condiments & Spices
    Cuisine: Jamaican
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 13
    Calories: 15kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola

    Equipment

    • Spice grinder
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon if you don't like heat
    • 2 tablespoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoon dried basil
    • 2 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 2 tablespoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients together in a small blender or spice grinder.
      2 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon white pepper, 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoon onion powder, 2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 2 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoon dried basil, 2 tablespoon dried thyme, 2 tablespoon salt
    • Blend the ingredients till they turn to powder.
    • Store in an airtight container.
    • Use about 1 tablespoon for your recipe. Add more if needed.

    Notes

    This recipe serves 13 and contains 2 net carbs per serving.
      • If using whole spices: You can grind whole spices in a food processor or spice grinder before adding them to the mix.
      • Add more cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes for extra heat.
      • If you want to make a milder version, just reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used in the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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