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    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Published: October 29, 2017 · Updated: January 5, 2021 · By: Krissy · 23 Comments
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    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix is an easy combination of Cajun spices that you can make yourself. Cajun seasoning will add heat and flavor to your food!

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix is an easy combination of cajun spices that you can make yourself. Cajun seasoning will add heat and flavor to your food!

    Why this recipe works:

    • Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix is one of those spice blends everyone should have at the ready in their pantry.
    • So many spice blends you find at the store are actually full of preservatives to keep them from sticking together. Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients? A lot of times those store bought spices have things I don't want to add into my cooking.
    • This cajun seasoning is similar to my One Spoon Dry Rub in that you can rub it on any kind of meat like roasted chicken, steaks, ribs, whatever to create an intense flavor.
    • I also find that this cajun spice blend is pleasing to look at because it combines a fair amount of powders as well as dried herbs.

    I used this seasoning recipe to make Cajun chicken alfredo with homemade pasta and the most amazing alfredo sauce. Recipes for both of those are yet to come, so stay tuned! My most popular recipe made with this seasoning mix is my Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe! My Cajun seasoning would also taste great with Shrimp Creole.

    How to make Cajun Seasoning

    How to make cajun seasoning:

    • This one isn't really that hard. You just determine which spices you want to add to your homemade cajun seasoning, measure, and mix. The only equipment you'll need is a set of measuring spoons.
    • I highly recommend making more than you plan on using and then storing your cajun spices in an airtight container in your pantry so that you always have some on hand.
    • Prior to cooking with the cajun seasoning recipe you just made, give it a quick taste. Does it have enough heat?  If not, add some more cayenne. Does it have enough salt?  If not, add more. This cajun seasoning recipe is exactly how I like it, but you may prefer your homemade cajun seasoning to have more of one spice and less of another.

    Cajun cooking ideas:

    Once you have your cajun seasoning mixed together, here are some ideas you can use your cajun spices for:

    1. Make a one-pot Cajun shrimp dish
    2. Combine with crabmeat and cream cheese for surprisingly delectable party food.
    3. Mix with ground turkey breast or 90 percent lean ground beef, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped red onion for a jazzed up burger.
    4. Sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn.
    5. Give oven fries a kick when they’re hot out of the oven.
    6.  Mix with nonfat Greek yogurt as a dip for veggies or baked potato topper.
    7. Mix with canola oil, brush over salmon, then grill.
    8. Use on its own or mix with other favorite spices to make a dry rub for chicken, fish, steak, pork, corn on the cob or thick slices of vegetables.
    Homemade cajun seasoning on cajun chicken alredo.
    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix is an easy combination of cajun spices that you can make yourself. Cajun seasoning will add heat and flavor to your food!

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix is an easy combination of cajun spices that you can make yourself. Cajun seasoning will add heat and flavor to your food!
    4.77 from 13 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Scale: 12 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 2 teaspoons onion salt
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • Combine all spices in small bowl. Use as a dry rub on poultry, beef, shrimp, etc. You can also add to sauces and soups. Store in airtight container.

    Notes

    Makes ¼ cup
     
    Equal portions of onion powder and kosher salt can be used in place of onion salt

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tommy

      August 16, 2022 at 8:59 am

      How much of each of the spices

      Reply
      • Krissy

        August 16, 2022 at 10:40 am

        The quantities of each are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post

        Reply
    2. Lucy

      January 18, 2022 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      I'm going to use it on your salmon croquettes. I didn't have onion powder or onion salt (just moved into a new house), so I substituted Goya adobo. That's mostly garlic and salt, but still came out great! I recommend tripling the recipe to have plenty on hand.

      Reply
    3. Crystal King

      November 15, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      2 stars
      Never Ever put Italian seasoning in a pasta dish unless it's Italian! This is Cajun! Taste like Italian and cajun at the same time. YUK!

      Reply
      • k

        May 26, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        Did you actually make it and try it? Are you saying Cajun cooking can not use oregano and/or thyme? It seems a lot of cuisines overlap in the spice department, hence the spice trades.

        Reply
    4. Becky

      December 13, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      If I wanted to take some of the head out of this, would it be better to cut down or eliminate the cayenne pepper or the red pepper flakes? I can't tolerate a lot of heat in my food, but I love Cajun chicken pasta and wanted to give your recipe a try with your Cajun seasoning.

      Reply
      • Becky

        December 13, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        I meant heat, not head.... lol

        Reply
      • Krissy

        December 14, 2020 at 6:33 am

        Yep! I would cut both by half and see how you like it

        Reply
    5. Doris

      August 19, 2020 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      I Krissy!
      I just came across your blog and I have to say that your recipes are some of the best! The Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the bomb!! I will be making your Sour Cream Banana Nut bread when I visit my boyfriend's family in Georgia soon. Stay well and healthy!

      Reply
    6. j

      May 09, 2020 at 10:25 am

      can I use onion powder instead of onion salt

      Reply
      • Krissy

        May 14, 2020 at 7:16 am

        Yes, but you will need to add additional salt

        Reply
    7. Victoria MacMillan

      April 24, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      This is the best mix I have found and made. I used it on shrimp and it did not overpower the taste of the shrimp. Thanks for this recipe. Victoria MacMillan. Canada

      Reply
    8. Debra McCormick

      January 28, 2020 at 6:27 am

      I love your blog, but there are so many pop ups/ads it makes in so hard to read.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 28, 2020 at 4:24 pm

        I know. I'm sorry. I have a hard time balancing the ads... I have to have enough to make a living so I can keep it going!

        Reply
        • Abby

          March 25, 2021 at 10:30 am

          Can I use regular paprika? Couldn’t find smoked at Walmart 😅

          Reply
          • Krissy

            March 31, 2021 at 6:06 am

            yep!

            Reply
          • Ginny

            August 01, 2021 at 8:50 am

            I ordered smoked paprika on walmart.com

            Reply
    9. Haleigh

      January 16, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      This home made seasoning is AMAZING! Put it on chicken that I added to your recipe of Cajun shrimp pasta...omg. My sister left asking for the seasoning recipe. Don’t know what people are talking about on Pinterest, it’s the perfect amount of salt and right amount of spice!
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
    10. Kat

      August 06, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect

      Reply
    11. Thomas

      July 07, 2019 at 11:56 am

      Recipe for dry Cajun cream sauce

      Reply
      • Krissy

        July 13, 2019 at 5:38 am

        I always just mix my seasoning with this: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/alfredo-sauce/

        Reply
    12. Gina

      February 19, 2018 at 2:43 am

      It's interesting that you have onion salt as an ingredient. Never saw that in other recipes for cajun seasoning. I've heard of onion powder and salt, but not onion salt. Only time I use onion salt is when I make fried potatoes and baked beans. It adds a nice flavor. So I'm gonna try your blend. Tfs

      Reply
      • Krissy

        February 20, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Thanks! I did it that way because Trader Joe's recently started carrying onion salt and that's what I had. I didn't have any onion powder. That's how I roll. 🙂

        Reply

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