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Cajun Seasoning Recipe
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 Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French , American , Cajun
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.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1665IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1665IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.