Homemade Cajun seasoning prepared from ingredients readily available in your kitchen. An easy recipe to season a wide variety of dishes including veggies, meats and dips.
Why purchase Cajun seasoning from the store when you can make it at home with readily available ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and you can store it for a year, but I doubt it will last for even six months. This commonly used Cajun spice mix is so versatile, it can be sprinkled on most of the dishes out there. Don’t believe me ? I’ve listed some foods below where you can use this seasoning.
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What is Cajun seasoning?
Let us dive into the question we all have. What is Cajun seasoning and where did it come from? It is a flavorful spice blend which comes from the Cajun cuisine in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, United States. We know Cajun cuisine for its bold and aromatic flavors from spices like paprika, cayenne and dried herbs. Basically, everyone has their own take on the recipe with a minute change in the measurement of the herbs and spices, or by adding an ingredient or two. All in all, the name remains the same.
Which recipes use Cajun seasoning?
We can use Cajun seasoning on literally anything, besides the fusion recipes we make here, other commonly known recipes are Cajun Gumbo, Cajun pasta, red beans and rice, seafood boil, blackened fish or chicken and many more. Check out My Golden Fried Rice with Cajun Shrimp recipe, and Cajun Jambalaya-stuffed peppers recipe.
How to use Cajun seasoning?
Meats: Use Cajun seasoning over burger patties, chicken for marination, beef or pork for a dry rub.
Veggies: You can also use it on grilled vegetables like bell peppers, onions.
Dips: Additionally, you can prepare Cajun Aioli or a dipping sauce by mixing it with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
Others: It can not only be sprinkled over fries to make Cajun fries, but also popcorn for a savory snack.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Ingredients
- Paprika
- Kosher salt
- Garlic powder
- Ground black pepper
- Ground white pepper
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried Thyme
See recipe card for quantities.
Additions to the Spice Blend
Apart from the main herbs and spices for Cajun seasoning, you can also add the below ingredients for different variations
- 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried lemon zest (optional)
FAQs
Yes, you can adjust the spiciness by adding or removing the amount of cayenne pepper and paprika
Storing the Cajun seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight will not only preserve the flavor but will also increase the shelf life.
Using a spice grinder is not necessary but you can use it depending on your preference of the texture you desire.
Cajun seasoning can be stored for up to a year but its flavor and potency may diminish over time.
Fusion Recipes
Try out some of our specialty recipes:
- Jerk Chicken Quesadilla
- Sumac Fries
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe (Indian style)
- Jerk Shrimp Pasta (Rasta Pasta Recipe)
Recipe
Cajun Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix the listed ingredients in a bowl and store it in a sealed jar
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