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Best Homemade Cajun Seasoning
This versatile homemade Cajun seasoning is so much better than any commercial Cajun seasoning. The homemade version has a nice kick and a perfect blend of savory zesty flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 teaspoon mild chili powder or cayenne
Instructions
- Simply mix all the spices together and store in clean dry air tight container.
- Cajun seasoning can be stored in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- Paprika – both sweet and smoked paprika will work.
- Sea salt – add salt to taste. Sea salt is best. Adding salt to the seasoning mix is optional. Not adding salt to the mix gives you the freedom to add salt to the dish according to taste and allows you to use as much of Cajun seasoning you want without the fear of over-salting the dish.
- Ground pepper – I used a mix of both white pepper and black pepper. White pepper has a flavor of its own and makes it taste better. If you don’t have white pepper, use just black pepper.
- Chili powder or cayenne pepper – dial the heat according to your choice by adjusting the amount. I used mild chili powder so it won’t make the dish too spicy. You can customize accordingly.
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
7108mg
(296%)
Potassium
1029mg
(29%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
12354IU
(247%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7108mg | 296% |
| Potassium | 1029mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12354IU | 247% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.