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    Seafood Seasoning Recipe

    Last Updated January 2, 2023. Published May 26, 2018 By Charla 10 Comments

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    seafood seasoning recipe

    Learn how to make the best homemade seafood seasoning blend using common pantry staple ingredients for all your fish, shrimp and other recipes in under 10 minutes.

    seafood seasoning recipe

    seasoning in a glass jar

     Having grown up in a Caribbean household where cooking played a vital role in my life. When it came to seasoning my mother and grandmother would often purchase whatever seasoning that was required for every recipe.

    Now that I'm a passionate food blogger, I enjoy making my very own seafood seasoning recipe from scratch and you can too.

    This tutorial was actually inspired by my Jamaican Steamed Fish recipe. Where I included the same fish seasoning mix that I've made here.

    As a matter of fact I do enjoy making my own seasoning blends all the time from scratch.

    Do Check out my Beef Seasoning along with my All Purpose Seasoning. My latest one is this Homemade Fish Masala Powder

    What is seafood seasoning?

    This is a seasoning that is used for all things that are related to anything that is seafood. It can be crab, lobster, shrimp, fish fillets.

    It is usually a dry rub that can be applied either directly to the fish i.e Jamaican Crispy Oven Baked Sprats or used as part of a marinade.

    There is no right or wrong way of making this spice blend, it is more to do with a matter of individual taste.

    This blend is very mild and has no heat to it as I like to add extra ingredients like fresh chilli's or scotch bonnet separately, depending on what I am making.

    seasoning with a spoon

    Reasons to make your own spice blend

    There are so many reasons why you should make your own spice blends from scratch.

    • It's more cost effective in the long run to make your own spice blends.
    • It's fun - you can be as creative as you want with them.
    • You can tailor each spice blend, depending on the recipe to hand.
    • Homemade fish seasoning is WAY better then store brought
    • There's an element of control over what herbs/spices go into each blend
    • Homemade spice blends make the perfect gift!
    • They are a lot healthier with no E numbers or additives and/or preservatives.

    Having had this discussion with several random people. I have come to the conclusion that many people are intimated by making their own spice blend from scratch which is totally understandable.

    Trust me, I have done my fair share of boo boos and really hit rock bottom with some of my ''epic'' spice blends.

    The good news is I'm here to help, this spice blend has been tested over and over again prior to blog submission.

    All you need to do is follow these simple steps and enjoy the benefits.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for the seafood seasoning recipe

    I do recommend using a coffee grinder to pulverize each herb/spice that is listed.

    This isn't absolutely crucial but you will notice a huge difference in terms of taste when the spice blend is milled in a grinder verses being simply mixed together.

    Alternatively, you can use a dry container of a vitamix or pestle and mortar to achieve the same results.

    The steps

    steps 1-2 milling the seasoning

    • Add all of the ingredients to a coffee grinder and mill into a fine consistency.
    • Store the spice blend in a clear glass jar in a cool place for several months and use accordingly.
    Notes and tips
    • Double or triple the ingredients listed to make a big batch
    • Store the spice blend in a glass jar, preferably a spice jar that is labelled and in cool, dry place i.e pantry so it doesn't clump together, away from sunlight.
    • Homemade spice blends have a long shelf life so can be stored for at least several months.
    • If adding salt be mindful of this when using the seasoning in recipes, adding salt is optional and a personal decision.

    seasoning jar

    Some recipes to use this seasoning with

    • Caribbean Stewed Fish
    • Caribbean Baked Fish
    • Air Fryer Whole Fish
    • Jamaican Curry Shrimp
    • Brown Stewed Fish
    • Jamaican Hot Pepper Shrimp
    • Blackened Cajun Air Fried Salmon
    • Jamaican Shrimp and Cabbage

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

    Seafood Seasoning Recipe

    Learn how to make your very own fish seasoning from scratch
    4.78 from 9 votes
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    Course: condiment, Extra
    Cuisine: American, Caribbean
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon of celery seed I now use this instead of celery salt
    • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon of paprika
    • ½ teaspoon of coriander
    • ½ teaspoon of dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon of himalayan pink salt

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a coffee grinder and mill into a fine consistency.
    • Store the spice blend in a clear glass jar in a cool place for several months and use accordingly.

    Notes

    • Double or triple the ingredients listed to make a big batch
    • Store the spice blend in a glass jar, preferably a spice jar that is labelled and in cool, dry place i.e pantry so it doesn't clump together, away from sunlight.
    • Homemade spice blends have a long shelf life so can be stored for at least several months.
    • If adding salt be mindful of this when using the seasoning in recipes, adding salt is optional and a personal decision.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4656mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Deirdre Spinks

      December 13, 2022 at 2:23 am

      4 stars
      This was the right mix of spices. Great on shrimp. I only used 1/2 teaspoon of Pink Himalayan Salt and that was perfect for my taste.

      Reply
      • Charla

        December 13, 2022 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Deirdre, I'm glad you liked the spice blend and tweaked the amount of pink salt to suit.

        Reply
    2. Sam

      October 18, 2021 at 1:04 am

      Thank you Charla! ❤️ I live in NZ and have a friend from Trini. Perhaps I will be able to make her some things that taste like home 😃

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 18, 2021 at 9:49 am

        Hi Sam, you are very welcome! I have a few recipes from Trinidad and Tobago that I'm sure you could make that she will be reminded of home for sure. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance.

        Reply
    3. Eileen

      May 30, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, thank you, thank you. Wonderful unfussy recipe that tastes just great. I will be back for more.

      Reply
      • Charla

        May 30, 2019 at 4:58 pm

        You are welcome Eileen

        Reply
    4. LaVerne

      October 14, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      4 stars
      I love ❤️ the seasoning. It was appropriate for my fish and shrimp ?. Thank You ?

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      • Charla

        October 14, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        Yay. I'm so happy to hear this LaVerne.

        Reply
    5. Diego Lopes

      June 04, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      This seasoning seems quite interesting, I love how you wrote about the benefits of it as well. Great post!

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 04, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks I hope you try the seasoning too

        Reply

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