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Cajun Seasoning Recipe

This simple Cajun Seasoning recipe is a full flavor spice mix made from the herbs and spices you have on hand.  The creole/cajun mix works great on vegetables,  meats and in sauces for easy flavor additions.

Jar of creole spice mix

What is Cajun Seasoning Spice?  Commonly used in the south, primarily Louisiana its a seasoning blend that can be used on meats such as shrimp, beef and chicken.  

It can be used in sauces over pasta,  gumbo, or in this one-pot Jambalaya recipe. I’ll have a recipe next week for Spicy Shrimp Alfredo that works perfectly for. Or need something for a quick 30-minute meal? Try this seasoning on the Cajun Baked Shrimp Sheet Pan dinner.

I used to buy a creole spice mix already pre-made.  One day I went to make jambalaya and didn’t have any so I went online to see what was in it.  

Turns out all of the things that go into cajun seasoning I had on hand and really didn’t need to spend the extra money.

Cajun Creole Seasoning Recipe

What is in Creole Seasoning?

  1. Paprika
  2. Onion Powder
  3. Garlic Powder
  4. Oregano
  5. Basil
  6. Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  7. pepper
  8. Celery salt

Note that the list above is pretty common spices that are already in your pantry.  It couldn’t be easier to make it yourself.  All you do is measure it out, stir it together then place it into a jar to save for when you need it.

The hardest part is getting the creole seasoning mix into your spice jar without spilling it everywhere.  It’s a simple trick, but take a piece of parchment paper (or any sheet of clean unused paper) and roll the paper into a funnel shape. Then you place the tip of the funnel and place it in the jar and then pour it in.

pouring mix of creole seasoning into a storage jar

For something a little different try this creole spice recipe as the dry rib rub on these Fall off the bone BBQ ribs recipe!

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Yield: 8 tablespoons (one half cup in total)

Homemade Cajun/Creole Seasoning Mix

Homemade Cajun/Creole Seasoning Mix

This simple Cajun Seasoning recipe is a full flavor spice mix made from the herbs and spices you have on hand.  The creole/cajun mix works great on vegetables,  meats and in sauces for easy flavor additions.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Celery Salt
  • 1 Tablespoons Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, (completely optional)

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients, stir to combine.  Store in an airtight jar any leftovers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

8 tablespoons (one half cup in total)

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Sodium: 876mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gProtein: 1g

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Dan

Friday 25th of May 2018

Looks like a flavorful homemade seasoning here! This is almost embarrassing but I have never made my own seasoning, of any kind! Your Cajun seasoning is even beautiful to look at! Add this to my DIY seasoning ideas on Mix!

Kathy

Tuesday 22nd of May 2018

This is one of my favorite spice mixes. It has so much flavor and makes everything taste great. I love making seasoning mixes at home. You can control the quality and amount of each ingredient. So much better than store bought for sure!

Jeff

Tuesday 22nd of May 2018

Thanks for the tip about making a custom cajun spice blend, now I can fine tune it to my own taste.

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