15-Minute Magic Seafood Seasoning Blend

Prep: 5 min6 servingsmediumamerican
Magic Seafood Seasoning Blend

Homemade spice mix combining smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, celery seed, kosher salt, cumin, and allspice. Creates a versatile dry rub for fish and seafood. Mix once and store for up to a year.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika, whole
    sweet paprika1:1flavor

    reduces smoky depth

    Full guide →
  • 2 tablespoon garlic powder, whole
    onion powder1:1substitution

    swap primary aromatics

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  • 1 tablespoon onion powder, whole
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, whole
    oregano1:1herb

    similar earthy profile

    Full guide →
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed, whole
    fennel seed0.75:1substitution

    slightly stronger anise note

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, whole
    sea salt1:1mineral

    coarser grind

    Full guide →
  • ½ teaspoon cumin, whole
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice, whole

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, celery seed, kosher salt, cumin, and allspice together in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Transfer to an airtight container or jar.

  3. 3

    Store in a cool, dry place.

Tips

Tip 1

Use 1 tablespoon seasoning per 1/2 pound (8 ounces) of fish as a dry rub or seasoning guide.

Good to Know

Storage

Airtight container or jar in cool, dry place for 6 months to 1 year.

Make Ahead

Prepare full batch and store. No shelf-life limit beyond 1 year if kept dry.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not store in humid environments to avoid moisture absorption and clumping.

Watch

Do not expose to direct sunlight to avoid color and flavor degradation.

Substitutions

smoked paprika
sweet paprika1:1flavor

reduces smoky depth

Full guide →
kosher salt
sea salt1:1mineral

coarser grind

Full guide →
thyme
oregano1:1herb

similar earthy profile

Full guide →
garlic powder
onion powder1:1substitution

swap primary aromatics

Full guide →
celery seed
fennel seed0.75:1substitution

slightly stronger anise note

Find more substitutions →