Last Updated April 30th, 2022 at 07:13 pm by Lisa
Make homemade Cajun seasoning with common easy-to-find spices. Use on chicken, shrimp, steaks, fries, or classics like jambalaya and gumbo.
Why make your own seasonings? They just take a few minutes to put together, you can adjust the salt and heat levels, and know exactly what the ingredients are inside.
Another good reason to use fresh spice mixes is they pack flavor into your cooking and inspire you to make new exciting dishes...
How To Make Cajun Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months, small glass jars work well or airtight containers.
How To Store Spices and Seasonings
An inexpensive way to store any homemade spice mix (like this cajun spice mix) is to use a small glass canning jar.
I have collected vintage canning jars for years, and I love and cherish each one. You can find them online on Etsy, eBay, thrift stores, antique shops, and vintage flea markets in your town.
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Add a paper tag and some string to give as a gift, and you could include some of your favorite Cajun recipes!
Fried Green Tomatoes are a classic that uses Cajun seasoning. These can be a snack, lunch, or a side for family dinner. Dip in remoulade sauce or buttermilk ranch dressing, and use up green tomatoes from your Summer garden.
You can buy green tomatoes in the store, I found beautiful firm unripe heirloom tomatoes in my local grocery produce section. There are a few secrets to this recipe, and you will get a golden crisp crust and the Remoulade and Ranch dipping sauces take these over the top...
Well just about everything! Try Cajun seasoning as an all-around seasoning blend on grilled chicken, and oven fries, it is great on shrimp, steaks, pork, corn on the cob, roasted veggies, and classics like gumbo, maque choux, fried green tomatoes, shrimp po- boys, shrimp etouffee, and jambalaya. You can even sprinkle it on popcorn, make cajun deviled eggs, or create Cajun dips and sauces.
What are Cajun seasoning ingredients?
garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and cayenne.
optional spices: dry mustard, parsley, crushed red pepper, white pepper, celery seed, chipotle pepper, cumin, dried red or green bell pepper.
More Homemade Seasoning Recipes
Take a look at all of my spice and seasoning recipe ideas to up your cooking game! Making your own spice blends and homemade seasonings is so easy and will add tremendous flavor to your dishes. All of these recipes include simple ingredients available at any grocery store, and most use dry herbs you might have on hand right now. This is a great way to use up those extra seasonings in your pantry.
If you're looking for grill seasonings or BBQ seasonings, try this easy Homemade Grill & BBQ Rub recipe. It is a great steak seasoning, works on pork both pork loin and ribs.
Mix up the Best Burger Seasoning recipe for delicious, juicy hamburgers everyone will rave over at your next backyard barbecue cookout.
Mix your own Pumpkin Pie Spice. You can certainly buy it, but it is a great way to use pantry spices and tastes so much better homemade.
Make homemade Pickling Spice and add this spice mix to create amazing pickles, corned beef, braised stews, rice, or use in marinades to flavor meat.
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Cajun Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon white pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months, small glass jars work well or airtight containers.
Such a simple to make seasoning mix! We love it on grilled salmon and even sprinkled on homemade French fries!!