Cajun Seasoning Recipe
This Cajun seasoning recipe is a bold, smoky homemade spice blend made with simple pantry spices. Use it to add easy flavor to chicken, shrimp, fish, vegetables, and more.
Servings: 12 tsp
Calories: 6kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
Instructions
- Add all of the spices to a glass jar
- Mix the spices and store them in an air-tight container for up to 6 months
Notes
- Use spices that still smell fresh: If your spices have been sitting in the cabinet for a long time, the blend may taste flat.
- Shake the jar before using it: Some spices settle to the bottom, so a quick shake helps mix everything back together.
- Start small, then add more: Cajun seasoning can be bold, so it is easier to add more than to fix a dish that is too heavily seasoned.
- Add more cayenne if you want more heat: A little goes a long way, so add small amounts until it tastes right to you.
- Taste your food before adding extra salt: This homemade blend is not as salty as some store-bought seasonings, so you may want to adjust at the end.
- Use it on more than meat or seafood: It is also good on roasted potatoes, fries, corn, and vegetables.
- Keep it in a jar with a tight lid: That helps the seasoning stay fresh longer.
- Store it away from heat and steam: A cool, dry spot like a pantry or cabinet works best.
- Make extra if you use Cajun seasoning often: It is nice to have ready for quick chicken, shrimp, fish, and vegetable meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
