This easy homemade seasoning Cajun gives a zesty spiciness to Cajun cuisine, but don’t stop there! Add this Cajun seasoning whenever you’re looking to kick the flavor up a notch.
Ever since I started making my own seasoning blend of all the flavors, I haven’t looked back! Compared with grocery store brands, they’re way healthier, much more cost-effective, and they taste so much better.
Since I’ve already shared with you my homemade seasoning blends for common spices such as Italian Seasoning, Homemade Taco Seasoning, Chili Seasoning, and Poultry Seasoning…
I’d like to show you my super easy homemade Cajun seasoning recipe!
WHAT IS CAJUN SEASONING?
Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices that originated in Louisiana, so it’s sometimes called Louisiana Cajun seasoning. It’s usually a blend of various peppers (paprika, cayenne, black pepper) and garlic powder, with additional spices for a deep bold flavor.
Cajun seasoning and Creole seasoning are similar, but Cajun seasoning focuses more on ground pepper flavors like cayenne pepper and black pepper, while Creole seasoning has additional spices like rosemary and thyme. They do have several common ingredients though, like oregano and paprika mixed with something that provides some heat. Cajun seasoning is typically a bit spicier than Creole seasoning.
Cajun seasoning and Blackened Seasoning also have some flavors in common. However, blackened seasoning mix has less heat, and the focus is more on smoked paprika, along with more aromatic herbs like dried thyme and basil, for a milder flavor perfect for searing chicken or fish.
WHY MAKE CAJUN SPICE MIX?
Not only is this Cajun spice mix so versatile that you can use it on so much more than Cajun cuisine, but it’s also:
- Bold and zesty flavor perfect for kicking your recipes up a notch.
- Naturally gluten-free, and free of binders and fillers.
- Frugal: Made from spices you probably already have in your pantry.
- Adaptable: Adjust the spices to your liking. Add less cayenne and red pepper flakes for a milder Cajun seasoning or add more to really bring the heat!
- Quick and easy: Mix up a batch in just a couple of minutes.
CAJUN SEASONING INGREDIENTS
This Cajun spice recipe gets its heat from four different peppers: cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and black pepper, plus a few additional spices for even more flavor!
- cayenne pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- crushed red pepper flakes
- dried oregano
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- Ground black pepper
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HOW TO MAKE CAJUN SEASONING
Step 1: Combine ingredients and store them in an airtight container, like these spice jars.
That’s it!
HOW TO USE CAJUN SPICE RECIPE
This Cajun seasoning recipe is not only perfect in recipes that specifically call for seasoning Cajun, but it also gives a special kick to:
It’s so versatile that I use it in many of my recipes from Shrimp Creole, to Oven-Roasted Potatoes, or even added to Scrambled Eggs for a spicy breakfast.
When you’re looking to kick the flavor up a notch, Cajun seasoning is your answer!
SEASONING CAJUN FAQS
What is the difference between seasoning Cajun and cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper is a spice that is used to add some heat to recipes. It can be used alone or in spice blends like this Cajun seasoning, which is a mixture of several spices including cayenne.
What Cajun seasoning is best?
This one, of course! Trust me, making your own homemade spice blend is so much tastier, healthier, and cost-effective than buying store-bought brands like McCormick.
Is Cajun seasoning blend spicy?
The most noticeable spices in Cajun seasoning are the cayenne pepper and the garlic powder, plus several additional spices for a depth of flavor that’s earthy with a bit of a kick. It does have some heat from the cayenne pepper and the red pepper flakes. You can always adjust those spices if it’s too hot for you to handle!
MORE EASY HOMEMADE SPICE BLENDS
- Italian Seasoning
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Seasoning Salt
- Chili Seasoning
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Blackened Seasoning
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This easy homemade seasoning Cajun gives a zesty spiciness to Cajun cuisine, but don’t stop there! Add this Cajun seasoning whenever you’re looking to kick the flavor up a notch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Jar 1x
- Category: pantry
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and store in an airtight spice jar.
Notes
- It’s so versatile that I use it in many of my recipes from Shrimp Creole, to Oven-Roasted Potatoes, or even added to Scrambled Eggs for a spicy breakfast.
Nutrition
- Calories: 71
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