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Homemade Baja Seasoning Blend

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword baja seasoning, dry rub for shrimp, fish taco seasoning, smoked paprika spice mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 teaspoons
A smoky, savory blend of paprika, cumin, garlic and coriander. Rub it on fish, shrimp, chicken or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  • Put all eight spices in a small bowl.
  • Stir until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour into an airtight glass jar.

Notes

Fish: 1 teaspoon per fillet. Shrimp: 1½ teaspoons per pound. Chicken: 1 teaspoon per pound as a dry rub. Roasted vegetables: 1 teaspoon per pound, tossed with a drizzle of oil. Store cool, dry, away from heat and light; keeps up to 2 years.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7.8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 teaspoons. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.