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    Pink Owl Kitchen » Seasonings and Spices » Homemade Cajun Seasoning

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning

    Published: Aug 30, 2022 by Ashley Boyd · This post may contain affiliate links

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    cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

    This Homemade Cajun Seasoning is bold, spicy, and savory and ready to take any dish from bland to bursting with flavor. Use cajun seasoning to add flavor to fish, chicken, vegetables, pasta, and more!

    Cajun seasoning is a staple in Cajun and Creole cooking and is a spice blend that I always keep on hand. Making your own seasoning blend at home couldn't be easier and is a healthier, less processed option than store-bought seasoning blends.

    If you love this recipe, be sure to check out our Homemade Blackening Seasoning and New Orleans Remoulade Sauce recipes next!

    cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

    Ingredients You Need to Make This Recipe

    • Paprika. You can also use smoked or sweet paprika for Cajun seasoning. I love the smoky flavor that the smoked paprika adds but I also use sweet paprika sometimes. Paprika can range in flavor from mild to hot depending on the peppers used to make it. Here in the US, paprika is usually on the milder side.
    • Cayenne pepper. Cayenne is a spicy pepper and adds a good amount of heat to this blackening seasoning.
    • Onion powder. This spice adds subtle notes of onion flavor to the seasoning.
    • Garlic powder. Garlic makes everything taste better and this blackening seasoning is no exception!
    • Dried thyme. This herb adds floral, woodsy, and grassy notes to the seasoning.
    • Dried oregano. This herb adds a bold, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor.
    • Black pepper. This spice adds a little bit of heat, freshness, and piney notes to the seasoning.
    • Salt. A small amount of salt really brings out the flavors of all the other ingredients and brings everything together.
    cajun seasoning ingredients on a gray plate on a wooden cutting board.

    How to Make and Store This Seasoning

    To make Cajun seasoning, just mix all of the spices together with a fork until combined and transfer it to an airtight container. If you use fresh spices in this seasoning, it will last up to a year but will begin to lose potency after about 3 months.

    I recommend making smaller batches at a time that you know you will use within a few months. This recipe makes the perfect amount to last about a month for me and I use it in everything!

    cajun seasoning in a measuring spoon on a wooden cutting board.

    What Is Cajun Seasoning?

    Cajun seasoning is a bold, spicy, savory, and herby seasoning used to flavor meats, seafood, pasta, and more in Cajun and Creole cooking.

    A delicious all-purpose spice blend, Cajun seasoning can add flavor to any food you like. The great thing about making this seasoning at home is the ability to adjust the spice level to suit your taste.

    cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

    What Is The Difference Between Cajun Seasoning and Blackening Seasoning?

    While Cajun, Creole, and blackening seasonings are very similar, Cajun seasoning tends to be a bit spicier than blackening seasoning and not as herby. Cajun seasoning is the perfect all-purpose seasoning and delivers heat without being overpowering.

    cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

    What Can I Use Cajun Seasoning On?

    Cajun seasoning adds bold flavor to everything from meat, seafood, vegetables, and more. Try homemade seasoning on some of the following recipes:

    • Cajun Crawfish Etouffee
    • Cajun Smothered Chicken
    • Southern Oven Fried Catfish
    • Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage
    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

    Recommended Tools For This Recipe

    • Measuring spoons
    • Spice jars
    • Spice jar labels
    cajun seasoning in a measuring spoon on a wooden cutting board.

    More Cajun Recipes You Will Love!

    • Creamy Cajun Dipping Sauce
    • Cajun Honey Butter Shrimp
    • Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder
    • Cajun Mushroom Pasta
    • Cajun Chicken and Sausage Dip
    cajun seasoning in a brown bowl on a wooden cutting board.

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning

    Ashley
    This homemade Cajun Seasoning is bold, spicy, and savory and ready to take any dish from bland to bursting with flavor. Use cajun seasoning to add flavor to fish, chicken, vegetables, pasta, and more!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Seasoning
    Cuisine American, Cajun
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    Servings 16 teaspoons
    Calories 2 kcal

    Equipment

    • Spice storage jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
    • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

    Instructions
     

    • To make this Cajun seasoning, mix all the spices together in a small bowl with a fork or small whisk until combined and store in an airtight spice container.

    Notes

    If you use fresh spices in this seasoning, it will last up to a year but will begin to lose potency after about 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25teaspoonCalories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSodium: 35mgSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 2mg
    Keyword cajun seasoning, creole seasoning, homemade seasoning, spice blend
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