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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Homemade Cajun Seasoning

    Published: May 4, 2022 / Updated: May 18, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning

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    It's so easy to make your own homemade Cajun seasoning! This is perfect for so many Cajun & Creole dishes.

    homemade cajun seasoning

    If you love cooking food with tons of flavor, you'll love having a jar of homemade Cajun seasoning on hand!

    Table of contents

    • What is Cajun seasoning?
    • Kitchen tools and equipment
    • Ingredients to make cajun seasoning
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • How to use cajun seasoning
    • More homemade seasoning and sauce recipes
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    What is Cajun seasoning?

    Cajun seasoning originally comes from Louisiana. It's a rustic blend of spices that is often used as seasoning for many of the South's signature dishes.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    For this recipe, you just really just need three basic kitchen tools:

    • Mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Mason jar or other storage container

    Ingredients to make cajun seasoning

    ingredients to make homemade cajun seasoning

    Paprika - description of what it is/how it is used with affiliate link where possible

    Garlic powder & onion powder- description of what it is/how it is used with affiliate link where possible

    Dried herbs - You'll need dried thyme and oregano

    Salt & pepper - Use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Step-by-step instructions

    ingredients to make homemade cajun seasoning

    Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in a cool, dark, dry place like a pantry or spice drawer for up to 3 months.

    That's it!

    Recipe FAQs

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    What's the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine?

    In general, Cajun cooking is more rustic, comforting, home cooking-style food. And Creole cooking tends to be more sophisticated "city" style cooking, with influences from other countries such as Africa, Spain, Germany, and Italy, combined with local ingredients.

    Is Cajun seasoning spicy?

    It can be, but it doesn't have to be! One of the best things about making your own Cajun seasoning from scratch is that you can control how much heat is in it.

    What's the best way to store homemade Cajun seasoning?

    Store your homemade Cajun seasoning in a mason jar or other airtight glass container in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a pantry or spice drawer.

    What is the difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning?

    The main difference is that Creole seasoning contains more herbs and Cajun seasoning has more of an emphasis on the ground black pepper, paprika and often includes white pepper (ours does not).

    How to use cajun seasoning

    bowl of Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

    You can use Cajun seasoning in so many different dishes!

    We use it in our Cajun Shrimp Pasta, and Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta.

    You can also use it with New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Scallops. Toss it with the ingredients in this Grilled Seafood Boil in Foil Packets.

    More homemade seasoning and sauce recipes

    Level up your home cooking game with more homemade seasonings:

    • Easy Fajita Seasoning
    • Homemade BBQ Seasoning (Dry Rub)
    • Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce
    • Romesco Sauce
    • Chimichurri Sauce
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    Cajun Seasoning

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 0 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Make your own Cajun seasoning for flavorful Cajun dishes at home!
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 96kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons paprika
    • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in a cool, dark, dry place like a pantry or spice drawer for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    Makes ½ cup of cajun seasoning.
    Nutrition values listed are for the entire ½ cup amount.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2342mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1564IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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