Cajun Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
13 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Seasoning
Description
The Cajun Seasoning recipe offers a blend of paprika, salt, garlic powder, cracked black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. This mix strikes a balance between smoky, herbal, and spicy flavors typical of Cajun cuisine. The amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes can be adjusted to control heat intensity, from mild to quite spicy.
All ingredients are simply stirred together and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, making it convenient for repeated use.
This seasoning is suitable for those wanting to add Cajun flavor to dishes without buying pre-made mixes, and it can be doubled or tripled for bulk storage.
Notes provide helpful suggestions for substituting dried oregano with Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence and emphasize storage longevity when kept sealed.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano see note, dried
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper see note
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes see note, crushed
Instructions
- Stir spices together.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute dried oregano with Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence if plain oregano isn't available.
- Adjust the heat level in the seasoning by varying the amounts of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- This mix makes several tablespoons, enough for multiple recipes and can be scaled up to keep more on hand.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature for as long as typical pantry spices remain fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 13kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2332mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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