There's another popular blackening seasoning that I really like, but it's hotter, and heavier than this. This one has milder heat, and potent flavors, but it isn't so overwhelming to a fine cut of salmon or other fish, or a thin filet of chicken. I was quite glad to find and try this.It's a beautiful mix. The spices are finely cut but not ground, so it makes a really nice presentation. I highly recommend this for seafood. It is excellent! I will save my heavier, finer ground, hotter blackening seasoning for my ribeyes, thick chicken breasts, and other beef. I'll keep this one on hand for fish and thin filets of chicken.