Emeril Lagasse Original Essence Seasoning
Elevate your cooking with Emeril Lagasse's Original Essence Seasoning—an iconic spice blend bursting with bold flavors and versatile possibilities. This quick, 5-minute recipe brings together pantry staples like smoky paprika, zesty garlic powder, earthy dried oregano, and a kick of cayenne pepper to create a perfectly balanced seasoning mix. Ideal for enhancing the taste of meats, vegetables, seafood, or as a flavorful base for soups and stews, this homemade blend delivers the essence of New Orleans-inspired cuisine right to your kitchen. Make a batch, store it in an airtight container, and enjoy restaurant-quality flavor at your fingertips! Perfect for meal prep and effortless weeknight cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, measure and add the paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Thoroughly combine the ingredients by whisking or stirring with a spoon until evenly mixed.
Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container or spice jar to store.
Use as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, seafood, or as a base in recipes requiring a flavorful spice mix.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14189 mg | 617% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
