Best Homemade Cajun Seasoning
This homemade Cajun seasoning captures the essence of Southern cuisine in a single jar. Whip this easy spice mix up in just 2 minutes and enjoy as a seasoning for meat, fish, seas food, and vegetables.
Servings: 6 tablespoon
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all the ingredients: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
- Mix well until all the spices are thoroughly combined. Make sure there are no clumps and that the flavors are evenly distributed. Taste the seasoning and adjust the spice level and saltiness to your preference.
- Transfer the homemade Cajun seasoning to an airtight container, such as a spice jar or a small mason jar, and store it in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Spice level – Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper. Or, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Smoky flavor – To add a smoky element to your Cajun seasoning, use smoked paprika or add a small amount of ground chipotle pepper.
- Recipe scaling – Adjust the quantities of ingredients to scale the recipe up or down. If you want to make a larger batch of Cajun seasoning, maintain the proportions of the spices and herbs, ensuring a consistent flavor balance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg