Name: Montreal Steak Seasoning
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 4 teaspoons coarsely-ground coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea); 4 teaspoons dill weed; 4 teaspoons paprika; 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper ); 4 teaspoons fresh coarsely-ground black pepper

Why it works: Coriander and dill match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 2% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 183 recipes. Both carry myristicin, which smells spice, warm. The science ↓

Montreal Steak Seasoning

Ingredients

2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons coarsely-ground coriander seeds
2 tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
4 teaspoons dill weed
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper )
4 teaspoons fresh coarsely-ground black pepper

Directions

Combine the ingredients.
Use them to season steak.
Can be stored in an airtight container for a number of months.

Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

22Calories

1 gProtein

1 gFat

4 gCarbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume: 5 portions

Ingredient	Portion assumed	kcal
Chili	1 tsp (2.7g)	8
Black Pepper	1 tsp ground (2.3g)	6
Garlic	1 clove (3g)	4
Dill	5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried	4
Salt	1 tsp (6g)	0
Coriander	not in our table	0
Seed	not in our table	0

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

Recipe from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

Coriander + dilltop 2% of all pairs

Smell alikestrong

Cooked together183 recipes

Shared aroma: myristicin (spice, warm).
Garlic + coriandertop 3% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together6,474 recipes

Shared aroma: beta-phellandrene (minty, terpene).
Dill + peppertop 4% of all pairs

Smell alikestrong

Cooked together1,630 recipes

Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
Coriander + peppertop 6% of all pairs

Smell alikestrong

Cooked together5,949 recipes

Shared aroma: myristicin (spice, warm).
Garlic + peppertop 8% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together27,090 recipes

Shared aroma: beta-phellandrene (minty, terpene).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Garlic powder: Adds a savory, aromatic base flavor that deepens the seasoning.
Coriander seeds: Contribute a warm, citrusy aroma and flavor to the rub.
Paprika: Adds mild sweetness and a reddish color that helps the steak brown attractively.
Black pepper: Provides sharp, pungent heat that balances the savory and sweet notes.
Crushed red pepper flakes: Add lingering heat and a bit of fruity bite to the blend.
Dill weed: Adds a fresh, herbal note that lightens the savory spices.