Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix Recipe

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

Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

Author: Alea

Recipe type: Spice Mix

Serves: 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
½ 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.

Notes

This recipe makes ¼ cup of Cajun Spice Mix.