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Cajun Seasoning Recipe

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posted: 04/21/21

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This Cajun Seasoning Recipe is a delicious and easy spice mixture that is perfect for dozens of recipes! Make a little bit for one recipe or a big batch to keep with your spices.

the best cajun seasoning recipe in a mason jar being spooned out

Homemade Cajun Seasoning is easy to make and adds zesty flavor to so many recipes! Sure, you can find a similar seasoning at the store, but you can make your own for much cheaper. Plus you can make as much or as little as you like. Simply toss in a little or a lot and you have the perfect seasoning to add to chicken, pasta, fish or tons of other recipes!

Reader Review

I made this the other night with your creamy chicken cajun pasta, and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing.

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What is Cajun Seasoning?

Cajun seasoning is a spice mix that you can buy in the spice aisle at your local grocery store and is typically a mixture of a few easy to find spices . . . which is why we are making our own, baby. It starts with paprika and is a little spicy, a little smoky, and a lot delicious.

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Cajun Seasoning Uses

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How to Make Cajun Seasoning

Here’s all you need to create the perfect Cajun spices:

  • Paprika
  • Kosher Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes
homemade cajun seasoning broken down by spices on a baking sheet and labeled

How Long Will My Cajun Seasoning Last?

That depends on how fresh your spices are that you are starting with. Since dried herbs go bad first, it is most important that your thyme and oregano are the youngest. Assuming that your herbs are recently dried, your Cajun Seasoning will last for a year in an air tight container kept in a dry cool place, like a mason jar in your cupboard.

Is Cajun Seasoning Spicy?

This seasoning does have a little bit of a kick to it. I like this recipe just as it is, and my family does as well. If you are very sensitive to spice you can cut the cayenne pepper in half and leave out the red pepper flakes.

If you love your dishes spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper. One of the things I love most about homemade seasoning mixes is that they can be adjusted.

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4.38 from 8 votes

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Serves: 1 ounce
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Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
This Cajun Seasoning Recipe is a delicious and easy spice mixture that is perfect for so many different recipes. Make a small batch for one recipe or make a big batch to keep with your spices.

Ingredients

Large Batch

  • 1/3 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Small Batch

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • dash of cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients, whisking well.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. If this seasoning mix is made with fresh spices, it can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 year.
  2. Please see the post for a list of recipes in which this great seasoning mix can be used.
Serving: 1ounce Calories: 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 1688mg (73%) Potassium: 222mg (6%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 3400IU (68%) Vitamin C: 1.7mg (2%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
Author: Lisa Longley
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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  1. Linda says

    I skipped the salt or reduced the amount. It was just too salty for me. The spices are enough.

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