Cajun Seasoning 

This recipe makes a simple Cajun seasoning that you can use to flavour your food and give it a spicy, vibrant flavour. It is quick and easy to make and simply involves combining the herbs and spices together. 

What can I use Cajun Seasoning For? 

Cajun seasoning is from Louisiana which is the home of Cajun cuisine. This seasoning can be used in many dishes including soups and stews. It can also be used to season chicken, beef, pork, and seafood.  It is very versatile and can be used in breading or batter to make crispy shrimp or southern fried chicken. My favourite way to use it is to season fries and make Cajun fries. 

This recipe is a general recipe for Cajun seasoning and there are many variations of it. The recipe is very adaptable and you can omit salt if you prefer. Many of the Cajun seasonings you can buy contain a large quantity of salt so making it yourself means you can reduce or leave out the salt. 

The next time you want to spice up your food be sure to make a batch of this Cajun seasoning. 

Ingredients for Cajun Seasoning

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post. 

• Salt – this is optional. You can use regular table salt or seas salt.
• Black pepper – provides a piney flavour.
• Paprika – gives the seasoning an earthy, sweet and peppery flavour.
• Cayenne pepper – provides the seasoning with a smoky and spicy flavour.
• Garlic powder – gives the seasoning some garlic flavour.
• Onion powder – gives an oniony flavour to the seasoning.
• Ground ginger – this gives the seasoning a spicy peppery flavour.
• All Spice – gives an earthy spicy flavour.
• Thyme – flavours are earthy, minty and citrusy
• Oregano – gives an aromatic flavour.

How to Make Cajun Seasoning

1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container until you are ready to use.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 teaspoon of seasoning - Calories: 14kcal | Fat: 0.2g | Saturates: 0g | Carbs: 1.8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Fibre: 0g | Protein: 0.4g | Salt: 0.5g.

Storage

You can store any left-over seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature. I usually use within 2 months.

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