Homemade Cajun Seasoning is the best! This Cajun spice mix is so quick and easy to make, and it tastes better than store-bought seasoning!
Cajun Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning is one of my favorite spice blends, and this homemade Cajun spice mix has a wonderful combination of flavors with a nice spicy kick. It can be added to so many dishes to spice things up and add lots of yummy Cajun flavor!
Making your own seasoning allows you to control what goes into it. Personally, I like to know what is in the things that I eat. Store-bought seasonings often have additives in them that I am skeptical of. I was able to use all organic ingredients to make my spice mix, which makes me feel good. It is also super quick and easy to make, plus, you can easily control the level of heat when making your own spice blend.
Cajun seasoning is great added to things like pasta, chicken, tofu, nuts, and seafood. Below are a few Cajun recipes to try!
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Cajun Seasoning Ingredients
These Cajun seasoning ingredients can easily be adjusted to change the level of heat and saltiness to your liking. If you would like a milder seasoning, use less cayenne. If you like it really spicy, add more.
- ground paprika
- freshly ground black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- cayenne pepper
- ground coriander
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- dried thyme
- kosher salt
How to make Cajun Spice Mix
To make your own Cajun spice mix, just add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir well to combine. Store in a spice jar at room temperature for up to 1 year.
You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the ingredients to make more seasoning at one time if you think that you will be using it often. You can also easily adjust the ratios to your personal preference. The amount in this recipe is a good starter to see what you like. It fills a small spice jar.
Cajun Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir well to combine.
- Store in a spice jar at room temperature for up to 1 year.
Notes
- You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the ingredients to make more seasoning at one time if you think that you will be using it often. The amount in this recipe is a good starter to see what you like. It fills a small spice jar.
- You can also easily adjust the ratios to your personal preference. If you would like a milder seasoning, use less cayenne. If you like it really spicy, add more cayenne.
Ways to Use Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning is great added to things like pasta, chicken, tofu, nuts, and seafood. Below are a few Cajun recipes to try!Note: This recipe was originally published on February 20th, 2019, and has been updated with a new recipe card.
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