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Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe

This Cajun seasoning recipe is the perfect blend of everyday spices to add flavor and zing to meats, seafood, soups, stews, gumbos, whatever you're cooking. It's my go-to seasoning!
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, creole, seasoning, spices
Servings: 15
Calories: 8kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder (optional, for spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder (or use granulated onion)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder (or use granulated garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste - omit for a salt-free version)

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Store in airtight containers.

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Notes

Other Optional Ingredients you can add are cumin, coriander, thyme, white pepper, dried basil, celery seed, dried jalapeno powder, superhot powder, smoked chili powder.
I like to include 1 teaspoon of ghost pepper powder, plus extra paprika and cayenne to mine for additional heat and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 48mg | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg