Blackening Seasoning Blend

I use this mostly for crab cakes and certain fried fish dishes.  The flavor is changed by the type of paprika used.  I usually add  Tbsp spicy and 1 Tbsp regular or sweet paprika for fish — but for crab cakes I prefer just the spicy.

 

 

Blackening Seasoning Blend

2 Tbsp choice of either paprika, smoked, or spicy paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano