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Want to spice things up a bit? This Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe is a must-have for your next Cajun Shrimp Bake or seafood boil!
HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING RECIPE
WHAT IS CAJUN SEASONING?
Cajun Seasoning hails from the state of Louisiana. Though home cooks and restaurant chefs all have their own version, and they all consider theirs the best, one thing is for certain, they bring the heat.
Authentic Cajun spice blends are not subtle in anyway, and they are perfect for adding some major kick to all sorts of meats, stews, soups, and even Cajun Pasta. It’s a necessity for gumbo, Jambalaya, and Cajun Shrimp Bakes (and shrimp boils).
WHAT DOES THE BEST CAJUN SEASONING TASTE LIKE?
As I have alluded to before, Cajun spice blends are bold and flavorful. Cayenne pepper and black pepper are going to be your main source of spice. Garlic powder, onion powder, and salt will provide the savoriness you taste in gumbo. And there is an earthy kick from the oregano and thyme.
CAJUN SEASONING INGREDIENTS
- Ground black pepper – 2 tablespoons
- Cayenne pepper – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder – ¼ cup
- Onion powder – 2 tablespoons
- Dried oregano – 2 tablespoons
- Paprika – ⅓ cup
- Salt – ¼ cup
- Dried thyme – 1 tablespoon
- Ground white pepper – 2 tablespoons
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING RECIPE
You only need to set aside a couple of minutes to prepare this super simple Cajun Spice blend.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.
- Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.
CAN YOU MAKE HOMEMADE CAJUN SPICE MIX AHEAD OF TIME?
Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this cajun spice and all sorts of homemade seasonings on hand for whenever the craving strikes.
As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade Cajun spice mix.
CAN YOU FREEZE CAJUN SEASONING?
WHAT TO SERVE USING THIS LOUISIANA CAJUN SEASONING?
Looking for some delicious Cajun spice uses? Check out some of these recipes using Cajun spice blends:
WHAT KITCHEN TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE EASY HOMEMADE CAJUN SPICE BLENDS?
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup garlic powder
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup paprika
- ¼ cup salt
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp ground white pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.
- Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.
