Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning

Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup
Lagasse, Emeril and Jessie Tirsch. New New Orleans Cooking, published by William and Morrow, 1993. (source)