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    Home » Seasonings & Sauces » How to Make Cajun Seasoning Mix

    How to Make Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Published: Jul 20, 2017 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    A simple Cajun spice mix for southern-style dishes, using spices and herbs you probably have in your pantry. 

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    Make your own Cajun spice mix with ingredients you probably already have!


    Love Cajun flavours? Here are simple instructions for how to make Cajun Seasoning Mix. If you love dishes like Jambalaya, Gumbo, Po'Boy sandwiches or my Easy Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice, mix up a batch of this Cajun spice blend to have on hand.

    Why should you make your own?

    Of course, you can buy it pre-made, but it's so easy to make your own, and you can adjust the spices to make it milder, according to your family's tastes. Just combine all the dried spices in a small bowl then store in an airtight jar. This recipe makes almost ¼ cup of spice mix for all your Cajun recipes.

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    And then, try one of my recipes using your own homemade Cajun spice mix!

    Recipes using Cajun Seasoning Mix

    This spice mix makes a fabulous rub for salmon. Just pat the fillet dry, rub with the Cajun Seasoning Mix, let stand for an hour or so, then grill or bake.

    Try it on chicken, too. Mix the seasoning with a little oil, marinate the chicken, then place on a greased grill. You'll love this recipe for Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa.

    Like boneless chicken fingers? Use this Cajun seasoning mix to make these Crispy Cajun Chicken Strips with Nectarine Salsa.

    It's also excellent on shrimp. Try these Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple or these low-carb Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocados.

    This one-pan, 30-minute Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice boasts the flavours of New Orleans!

    Close up view of Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice in a skillet

    This homemade spice mix is quick and easy to combine, store in an airtight jar, and have ready to use on all your favourite Cajun dishes. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months. Enjoy!

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    How to Make Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Easy instructions explain how to make Cajun Seasoning Mix, a spice blend for Cajun dishes, using ingredients you probably have in your pantry.
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    Course: Seasonings and Sauces
    Cuisine: Cajun
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 13 teaspoons
    Calories: 5kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight jar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Sharon

      August 21, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      I used this on roasted potatoes today. Used your recipe for Lemon Oven Roasted Potatoes. Delicious!

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      • Flavour & Savour

        August 23, 2020 at 8:12 pm

        Great idea! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

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    2. kathi @ laughingspatula

      July 20, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      I have everything in my pantry for this! It's gonna hit some salmon here in a bit! yum!

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      • Flavour & Savour

        July 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm

        You and I are on the same wavelength! I just got home with 2 sockeye salmon fillets!

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