Amazing Homemade Cajun Seasoning
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Do me a favour right now and go check your pantry to see if you have Cajun seasoning?
Go on, do it!
So, do ya have it?
No? Well, I’m happy to hear that, because I recommend you make your own with this recipe! If you’re new to making your own spice blend, let me tell you that it only takes a couple of minutes to make! Cajun seasoning is one of my favourites, and I use it in so many of my recipes! You can use Cajun seasoning on your seafood, poultry, veggies, soups… the list goes on! I know it’s so versatile, and it’s got such a bold flavour that really stands out! This recipe is my favourite way to make Cajun seasoning, so I hope you’ll give it a try and this will become your go-to spice blend too!
I’m sure you’ve already got all the ingredients you need to make this spice blend, so get your measuring spoons and let’s go for it!
What is Cajun Seasoning?
You may be wondering what exactly is Cajun seasoning? There are many nuances in different Cajun seasoning, but the core spices that are used are paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. My particular Cajun blend also has onion powder, thyme, and salt. If you prefer to add salt to taste to your recipes, then feel free to leave the salt out, but I find that the salt in the Cajun seasoning itself brings out the other incredible spices in the blend.
Are Cajun Seasoning and Blackening Spice the Same?
I’ve been confused about it too! Seems that there’s a slight difference. Cajun seasoning emphasizes more heat than Blackening Spice, where Blackening Spice emphasizes more of the dried herbs. Check out my recipe for Blackening Spice if you’re interested in making that too!
A general tip with making spice blends is that if you’re going to be making spice blends that use similar ingredients, might as well make them at the same time, so that you don’t have to take out all the spices again later! It’s much more efficient that day! I’ve had a full hour of just refilling spices and preparing my own blends!
Ingredients for Cajun Seasoning
For this homemade Cajun spice blend, you’ll need:
How to Make Cajun Seasoning
To make this Cajun seasoning, all you need to do is mix all the spices together in a plate or shake the ingredients together in a jar. This spice blend can be stored for 1 year.
How Can I Use Homemade Cajun Seasoning?
As I mentioned earlier, I love Cajun seasoning! The possibilities are quite endless with Cajun seasoning! You can season poultry, seafood, soups, dips, and veggies with Cajun seasoning!
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Cajun Shrimp Lettuce Wraps: Tender shrimp grilled to perfection! Simply marinated with lemon juice and Cajun seasoning, paired with red and green peppers. Everything is enveloped in fresh lettuce, and you can choose your favourite toppings!
Hot & Spicy Cajun Spaghetti: A quick 20-minute dinner that has loads of bold flavour! We use Cajun seasoning in the tomato sauce and to pan-sear the chicken. Finish with fresh Parmesan cheese and enjoy a flavourful and fast dinner!
Hot Tex Mex Chicken Noodle Soup: This is great on a chilly winter’s day! This soup is loaded with fresh veggies, macaroni pasta, and a delicious juicy chicken breast. We use the Cajun seasoning in the broth and to sear the chicken.
Air Fryer Cajun Potato Wedges: If you love Cajun then you’re going to adore these potato wedges! Crisp on the outside and warm on the inside. All the magic comes from the air fryer, and they’re ready in no time!
Spicy Mexican-Style Wrap with Guacamole, Bacon and Shrimp: We season our shrimp with Cajun seasoning before baking. Just the Cajun seasoning really enhances the flavour of the shrimp, and it nicely complements the cool guacamole in the wrap!
Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!