This Louisiana Cajun Seasoning Recipe is great on just about everything, including chicken, shrimp, fish, and my favorite - cajun fries! No need to purchase a bottle of cajun seasoning in the store when you can make this tasty homemade cajun spice blend using pantry staples you probably already have!
Old Bay, Tony Chachere's, Slap Ya Mama Seasoning, Cajun 2-Step Seasoning - these cajun seasoning blends are likely all familiar favorites when cajun cuisine or creole cooking comes to mind.
But did you know you can make your own spice blend right from the comfort of your own home? That's right! Making a homemade cajun seasoning recipe is super easy, and takes only a few minutes. Read on to learn how to make this DIY cajun spice mix!!
Why I Love It
- Adds a spicy kick. Adds a nice creole kick to dishes.
- Versatile. The cajun flavoring easily pairs with almost anything - fish, potatoes, pasta, chicken breasts, veggies, fries, potatoes, and soups....the list goes on!
- Easy homemade spice blend. Homemade Louisiana cajun seasoning is so easy to make. Just mix the ingredients, store the spice mix in a jar, and you're done!
- Customizable. I love that you can dial the homemade spices up or down here to make your own perfect blend, based on your individual tastes and spice level. Making your own seasonings is a great way to control the content (especially salt content!) found in many grocery store-bought blends.
Ingredients
Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices that originated in Louisiana (which is why it's also sometimes known as Louisiana cajun seasoning). It typically contains a mix of the following simple ingredients:
- Peppers. The stars of the show and what give this cajun mix its bold flavor! This blend uses regular paprika (although you could use smoked paprika too for a different take), cayenne, and black pepper
- Dried herbs. Adding some additional dried herbs, such as thyme and oregano, as I've done here, technically makes this a creole seasoning. However, the terms are often used interchangeably when cooking.
- Garlic and onion powder.
- Salt. Reduce or omit it altogether if you're going for a salt-free version.
How to Make Cajun Seasoning
Making this homemade cajun seasoning mix is super easy. The best part? It takes just a few minutes to add a jar of your own cajun seasoning mix to place in your spice cabinet. Here's how to do it.
- Gather ingredients. Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
- Store. Store the cajun blend in an airtight container (I like using a mason jar, but you can also buy spice jars from Amazon) in a cool, dark, dry place until you're ready to use it. Easy!
The Best Ways To Use Louisiana Cajun Seasoning
It's hard to pick a favorite Cajun recipe. The choices are literally ENDLESS! I find myself reaching for this all-purpose blend all the time (not just for Cajun foods!) because of its bold blend of spices. Here are just a few ways that you can use this powerhouse cajun spice blend:
- Cajun Fries Seasoning
- Hot Cajun Crab Dip
- Cajun seasoning for shrimp
- Cajun shrimp pasta
- Cajun chicken
- Dirty rice seasoning
- Cajun salmon
- Cajun dry rub wings
- Seafood boil
- Crawfish seasoning
- Cajun blackened fish
- Gumbo
- As a chicken seasoning.
- Add it to some olive oil to create a cajun marinade
- Sprinkle it into bloody Mary mix to make a spicy cajun bloody mary
- Jambalaya seasoning
- Cajun mac n cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
This cajun powder has a nice mellow spice, with just enough zing to make you notice. If you're looking to amp up the spice here, feel free to add in a bit more cayenne pepper and paprika for extra heat.
Cajun seasoning can be stored in an airtight container. I typically use a small jelly jar or mason jar to store it. Just make sure that it's stored in a dry, dark place to preserve the flavor.
This cajun seasoning will last for about a year in an airtight container.
This simple blend of cajun spices is one of my all-time favorite spice blends.
If you try this Louisiana Cajun Seasoning Recipe, I'd love for you to let me know what you think in the comments below! I promise it will become a staple in your kitchen and will be used in all sorts of dishes!
And don't forget to tag me with a pic @frontrangefed on Instagram - I'd love to see what you make with this delicious spice blend!
Recipe
Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon paprika
- ¾ tablespoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 ¼ tbsp onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper ¾
- ¾ tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store the cajun spice mix in an airtight container in a dark, cool place until needed. (I keep mine in a small jelly jar or mason jar.)
Notes
- This Louisiana cajun seasoning blend will keep for up to one year in an airtight container.
- Use it as a rub, as a spicy seasoning to add to soups and pasta, or to flavor sauces!
- This recipe makes about ½ - 1 cup of cajun spice.
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