I don’t know about y’all, but I put Cajun seasoning on everything! I love to toss it up in pasta. I adore it on my air fried or grilled proteins because it livens it up so much. Honestly, it is a go-to for me because it makes everything bold, spicy and a little herby. Once you learn how easy it is to whip up a homemade Cajun spice, I’m telling ya you won’t stop storing it up yourself.
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How to make Cajun seasoning
In a small bowl, mix the black pepper, white pepper, garlic, onion, cayenne, paprika, thyme, and mustard powder. You can add salt if you’d like, but I prefer to leave it out to season my recipes on an individual basis.
Transfer the seasoning to an airtight jar or container for storage!
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Mix all spices together and store.
Notes
Nutrition
How to Use It
- Protein: Shrimp, seafood, pork, fish, chicken, or beans.
- Starches: French fries, sweet potatoes, hash browns. It even livens up rice y’all!
- Sauces: barbecue sauce, remoulade, tartar sauce with a kick or even marinara sauce.
Ingredient Notes
- Other herbs & spices: Try incorporating spices like oregano, basil, chile peppers, or cumin into your mix.
- Make it sweet: For more balance, add a little granulated or brown sugar to the mix.
- Add salt: Add salt for a one-stop-shop seasoning then you can skip that step later.
- No white pepper?: Just add in a bit more black pepper but don’t overdo it adding it in equal measure. Black pepper has a bit more kick so adjust. No black pepper? Sub with white pepper.
- No paprika?: If you ran out of this, throw in a bit of chili powder as a good sub.
Recipe Help
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Nope boos! Now if you do use freshly ground spices, it will give you more intense flavor without a doubt. However let’s keep it easy! Just grab pre-ground at the grocery store.
You can actually double some of the other ingredients to help balance it back out. Or scale back on how much you use. A little goes a long way. Finally, if you sprinkle it on your food and it is too spicy, you can create a nice creamy and refreshing sauce to bring that heat back down some.
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Hi Jocelyn. Your recipe is my go to for Cajun Spice – we cannot buy it here at the stores. It tastes lovely, and even if I find a recipe where the creators have a recipe have their own blend, it always tastes better with you ratios. Thank you for sharing.
Awe, thanks so much, doll!
Hi ! Is mustard powder the same as dried mustard?
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YES!!!! No salt! Thanks