Blackened Seafood Spices Paul Prudhomme 1 Tbl. sweet paprika 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground red pepper 3/4 tsp. white pepper 3/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves That's the mixture that goes on redfish or pompano cut about 1/2 thick. This process of cooking will really create a LOT of smoke so be sure you have your vent going FULL blast.