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Homemade Cajun Seasoning for Shrimp & Veggies
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning for Shrimp & Veggies

Make this versatile homemade cajun seasoning to use on shrimp, veggies, and more! It's easy to mix up a batch in less than 5-minutes. Keep this spice blend on hand to use whenever you need a cajun flavor boost!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Creole

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ Tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ Tablespoon thyme dried
  • ½ Tablespoon oregano dried
  • 2 Tablespoons kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, add all of the ingredients and whisk or stir until completely incorporated together. Or, shake them together in a jar.
  2. Store in an airtight container in a dark cupboard for up to six months. Use with shrimp, roasted veggies, in soups, stews, and more!

Notes

  • Yield: this recipe makes approximately 1/2 cup of seasoning.
  • Black Pepper: substitute half with white pepper for an added funk of flavor!
  • Bulk: make this recipe in bulk and store it so you have it on hand. Click the x2 or x3 in the recipe card above to easily adjust the amounts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1TBSP Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Sodium 1746mg (73%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Serving 1TBSP
Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 1746mg 73%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.