Best 7 Creole Seafood Seasoning Recipes

Creole seafood seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that is commonly used to flavor seafood dishes in Louisiana Creole cuisine. It is a versatile seasoning that can be used on a variety of seafood, including shrimp, crab, fish, and crawfish. Creole seafood seasoning typically includes a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Some recipes also include chili powder, oregano, and basil. Creole seafood seasoning can be made at home or purchased pre-made from the grocery store.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE SEASONING BLEND

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This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with recipe attached.

Provided by JOSLYN

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
5 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1048.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SEAFOOD CREOLE

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This is a spicy sauce similar to etouffee. By adding seafood, it becomes Seafood Creole. Due to the seasoning mix, it is quite spicy. This can be controlled by adjusting the amount of the peppers. I like mine full strength, but for the wife I have to cut the peppers down to 1/8 teaspoon each. This recipe can easily be doubled or quadrupled for large affairs. It goes great with rice, garlic bread, a green salad and a good white wine, such as white Merlot, white Cabernet, Johannisburg Riesling, or Gewurztraminer. Use your favorite firm, white fish fillets in this recipe. Canned diced tomatoes can be used in place of chopping fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Plain ole Bob

Categories Seafood Fish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
¼ cup butter
1 cup peeled chopped tomato
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 bay leaves
1 pound peeled and deveined rock shrimp (thawed if frozen)
1 pound bay scallops (thawed if frozen)
1 pound haddock fillets (thawed if frozen) - cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Mix together oregano, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and basil in a small bowl; set aside.
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in seasoning mix and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
Gently stir in rock shrimp, bay scallops, and haddock; bring sauce back to a simmer and cook until the shellfish and fish are opaque, about 20 more minutes. Remove bay leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 224.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CREOLE SEAFOOD SEASONING

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Provided by Jamie Shannon

Categories Garlic Herb Onion No-Cook Condiment

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup table salt
1/4 cup granulated or powdered garlic
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/3 cup paprika
3 tablespoons granulated or powdered onion

Steps:

Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl, and pour the mixture into a large glass or plastic jar. Seal it so that it's airtight. It will keep indefinitely.

TONY CHACHERE'S FAMOUS CREOLE SEASONING

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From Tony Chachere's CAJUN COUNTRY COOKBOOK. Tony says to "use it like you would salt" Store in an airtight jar.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories Creole

Time 5m

Yield 32 Oz. (approximately)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

26 ounces salt, free flowing..like Morton's
1 1/2 ounces pepper, black, ground
2 ounces red peppers, ground
1 ounce garlic powder
1 ounce chili powder (like Gebhardt's)
1 ounce Accent seasoning

Steps:

Mix well and use like salt.
TO SEASON SEAFOOD:.
Use half of above mixture and add:.
1tsp. thyme, powdered.
1 bay leaf.
1 teaspoons basil, leaf, sweet.
NOTE: If too peppery for children, add more salt to mixture, then season to taste.

CREOLE SEASONING MIX

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I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Use to season chicken, seafood, beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREOLE SHRIMP

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This flavorful Creole-inspired dish fills you up but won't weigh you down. I like to think of it as a speedy alternative to gumbo. Like gumbo, the dish starts with a dark roux, and includes the combination of onion, celery and bell pepper that is a hallmark of Creole and Cajun cooking. Tomatoes and shrimp, Louisiana favorites, round out the dish, as well as a quick seasoning mix of classic spices. It's best served over rice to soak up the fabulous sauce.

Provided by Danielle Alex

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 large Spanish onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups shrimp or fish stock
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 small bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Kosher salt
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

For the Creole seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the thyme, paprika, black pepper, oregano, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt, white pepper and cayenne, if using, Set aside.
For the shrimp: Put the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, make a roux by whisking in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the roux turns deep brown and has a nutty aroma, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir the bell pepper, celery, onion and garlic into the roux and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in all but 1 teaspoon of the Creole Seasoning and cook for about 1 minute before adding the stock, tomato and bay leaf. Stir well and make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and the flavors blend, 8 to 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Creole Seasoning. Stir the shrimp into the sauce and cook until they are pink and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the hot sauce. Taste and add more salt if desired. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over rice.

SMOKEY CREOLE SEASONING

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Thanks to Emeril Lagasse I came up with this tossing together ingredients for a smokiness to be added to my Jambalaya. Season rice, steaks, pork, shrimp, chicken a seafood boil with this for a big hit! Use the freshest of spices for best results.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Creole

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Store out of direct light.
Store for 6-12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 353.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3

Tips:

Use a variety of spices. Creole seasoning typically includes a blend of spices such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme. You can adjust the proportions of each spice to suit your own taste.

Toast your spices before using them. Toasting brings out the flavor of the spices and makes them more aromatic. Simply heat a skillet over medium heat and add the spices. Toast for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.

Use fresh herbs when possible. Fresh herbs add a brighter, more flavorful taste to Creole seasoning. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.

Experiment with different types of seafood. Creole seasoning is a great way to season all types of seafood, from shrimp and fish to crab and lobster. You can also use it to season chicken, pork, and vegetables.

Don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to your taste. Creole seasoning is a versatile blend that can be adjusted to suit your own taste preferences. If you like things spicy, add more cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.

Conclusion:

Creole seasoning is a delicious and versatile blend of spices that can be used to season a variety of dishes. It is especially popular for seasoning seafood, but it can also be used to season chicken, pork, vegetables, and even desserts. With its bold and flavorful taste, Creole seasoning is sure to add a touch of excitement to your next meal.