Valentina Ablaev
This cajun seasoning mix is the easiest homemade spice blend you could have! It uses household staples and enhances any dish! From proteins to pasta, this cajun seasoning mix can be used anywhere!
This homemade cajun seasoning blend is delicious in our cajun shrimp recipe and even better in our creamy cajun pasta! You really can’t go wrong with this spice mix!
This cajun seasoning mix is made with kitchen staples you most likely already have! Little did you know, they can come together to create an irresistible flavor profile.
What is Cajun Flavor?
Cajun cuisine originates from Louisiana and is known for it’s spicy, garlicky kick of flavor.
Ingredients for Cajun Seasoning
This cajun mix is made with the perfect amount of salt and pepper that can easily be adjusted to taste. The key ingredients are garlic powder and onion powder which provide so much incredible taste. Paprika adds a beautiful red color to the blend while italian seasoning brings a delicious aroma of oregano and thyme. Cayenne pepper ties everything together with the perfect amount of spice, but you can easily add more or less to suit your spice needs.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cajun Seasoning
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix.
- Add the spice mix to spice jar and store.
How to Use Cajun Seasoning
- Pasta: To get the most perfect cajun pasta, add some cajun seasoning to your favorite alfredo fettuccine recipe!
- Chicken: This cajun spice blend makes the perfect marinade for a spicy seared chicken breast.
- Shrimp: You can have the perfect cajun shrimp in just 10 minutes!
Recipe FAQs
Substitute half of the cayenne pepper for paprika for a more mild flavor.
You can usually tell by the flavor. If the seasoning is losing it’s strong flavor and it’s been almost a year, it might be time to toss it.
This recipe yields about 3 1/2 tablespoons.
How to Store Homemade Spices
Homemade seasoning mixes can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a year.
More Spice Recipes
If you enjoyed this cajun spice recipe, be sure to try our other homemade spice mixes; here are some of our favorites:
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The BEST Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 ½ tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 ½ tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Notes
- Homemade seasoning mixes can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a year.
- How to use cajun seasoning: Use this cajun seasoning in pastas, chicken, shrimp, and so much more!
