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Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Cajun seasoning is a tasty blend of zesty savory flavors and is as spicy or mild as you'd like. It's easily made from pantry-staple spices, keeps well for months, and is delicious on everything from meats, pasta, potatoes, or veggies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 12 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 3 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 2 tablespoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 1 tablespoon EACH: thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne (see notes)
Instructions
- Mix the spices together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Transfer the spice mix to a jar and store in your pantry for up to 1 year.
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Notes
- If you're sensitive to heat you can reduce, or even omit, the cayenne.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 tablespoon
Calories
12kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
583mg
(24%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
281IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.