My family loves Cajun spiced dishes, so I use my Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix in a variety of recipes. Use can use this Cajun Seasoning Recipe as a rub on fish, to add flavor to roasted vegetables, or to season rice and beans. You can even use this Cajun spice mix to add flavor to homemade chips, roasted nuts, seeds, and popcorn.
Cajun Seasoning Recipe
This recipe for Cajun seasoning is easy to make and uses ingredients that you probably already have in your spice cupboard. Tailor the recipe to suit your taste. After you have found the exact combination of spices that you enjoy, make a double or triple batch,s o you always have some Cajun Seasoning Mix on hand.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
- Add the salt and spices to a bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Place the Cajun spice mix in a lidded container. Store in a dark, cool cupboard or pantry.
- Use as called for in recipes.
Printable Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Homemade Cajun Spice Mix
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add the salt and spices to a bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Place the Cajun spice mix in a lidded container. Store in a dark, cool cupboard or pantry.
- Use as called for in recipes.
Notes
This recipe makes 1/4 cup of Cajun Spice Mix.
MC says
What are some recipes that use this mix?
Lisa Sharp says
My husband puts cajun seasoning on everything! I’ll have to try this when we run out of what we currently have. Thanks for sharing.