Cajun Seasoning Recipe

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A silver spoon scooping out some homemade Cajun seasoning mix from a glass jar.

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This homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe is full of big, bold spices, just like they make it in Louisiana! With a quick mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, dried herbs, and other pantry staples, you'll have the ultimate spice mix ready to use for seasoning Cajun dishes or even blackening your favorite foods!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: American, Cajun, French

Servings: tablespoons

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon basil dried
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until evenly blended. Make sure to break apart any clumps of garlic powder or onion powder as you do.
1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
Use immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to 1 year.

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Notes

Spice Level: slowly add in the cayenne pepper until your desired spice level is reached.
Paprika: Add a level of smokiness to the mix by using half regular paprika and half smoked.
Salt: The salt is optional but will enhance the other spices. Leave it out if you want to control the amount of salt added to dishes in the future.
Usage: Use 1-2 tablespoons for every 1 pound of protein or vegetables.

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