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Cajun Spice Mix
This Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe has the right balance of herbs and spices and the most amazing taste. This flavorful Cajun seasoning mix is great for seasoning just about anything. Try it on fish and seafood, beef, chicken, pork and veggies. Recipe makes about 3/4 cup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons paprika (sweet paprika)
- 2 tablespoons fine kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or spice jar until evenly combined.
- Use immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- You can make this spice blend without any salt, if you prefer.
- You can alter the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Instead of cayenne pepper, you can also use dried red pepper flakes.
- Double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch.
- I prefer using Mediterranean dried oregano over Mexican dried oregano for this recipe.
- This recipe makes about 3/4 cup of spice mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
13987mg
(583%)
Potassium
1001mg
(29%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
12618IU
(252%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13987mg | 583% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12618IU | 252% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.