Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Pepper

Elevate your everyday cooking with this quick and customizable recipe for Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Pepper, a flavorful blend of pantry staples that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Crafted with a base of sea salt or freshly ground black pepper, this seasoning mix combines the bold flavors of garlic and onion powder with optional accents like smoky paprika, spicy cayenne, and earthy thyme or parsley. Add a pinch of sugar for balance, and you’ve got a versatile all-purpose spice blend that enhances everything from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to soups, marinades, and dips. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store in an airtight container, this DIY seasoning is your homemade shortcut to flavor-packed dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Sea salt (for seasoned salt) or freshly ground black pepper (for seasoned pepper)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked or sweet, optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme or dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon White sugar (optional, for balance)

Directions

Step 1

Choose a base: If making seasoned salt, use sea salt. If making seasoned pepper, use freshly ground black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of your base (sea salt or black pepper) with garlic powder and onion powder.

Step 3

Add paprika for a smoky or slightly sweet touch, and cayenne pepper if you prefer heat.

Step 4

Mix in dried thyme or parsley for an herbal element and, if desired, a small amount of white sugar to round out the flavors.

Step 5

Stir until all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.

Step 7

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Step 8

Use your seasoned salt or pepper in soups, marinades, dips, grilled meats, vegetables, or as an all-purpose seasoning for daily cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(79.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	40.7

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 26430.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 2.5g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 23.7mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 125.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 75.4%