This Cajun Seasoning Recipe is a delicious and easy spice mixture that is perfect for dozens of recipes!
Homemade Cajun Seasoning is easy to make and adds zesty flavor to so many recipes! Sure, you can find a similar seasoning at the store, but you can make your own for much cheaper. Plus, you can make as much or as little as you like. Simply toss in a little or a lot and you have the perfect seasoning to add to chicken, pasta, fish, or tons of other recipes!
I made this the other night with your creamy chicken cajun pasta, and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing.
What is Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning is a spice mix that is widely used in Cajun cuisine. While you can buy in the spice aisle at your local grocery store, it is easy to make with ingredients already in your pantry. It is a little spicy, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious. I love making my own Cajun seasoning and other seasoning mixes so I can control exactly what is in it, adapting it to my taste preferences and skipping added preservatives that are often in store-bought blends.
Cajun Seasoning Ingredients
Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe, including the full list of Cajun seasoning ingredients and their measurements.
- Kosher Salt
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Cayenne Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
Storing Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Store your homemade Cajun seasoning blend in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place. How long it will last depends on how fresh your spices are that you are starting with. Since dried herbs go bad first, it is most important that your thyme and oregano are the youngest. Assuming that your herbs are recently dried, your Cajun spice mix will last for one year in an airtight container when stored properly.
Spiciness of Cajun Seasoning
This Cajun seasoning mix does have a little bit of a spicy kick to it. I like this recipe just as it is, and my family does as well. If you are very sensitive to spice, you can cut the cayenne pepper in half and leave out the red pepper flakes.
If you love your dishes spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper. One of the things I love most about homemade seasoning mixes is that they can be adjusted.
Cajun Seasoning Uses
- This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is THE BEST! It’s like a recipe that you would get at a restaurant, but you can have it at home.
- I love this Blackened Shrimp! It is easy to make and works well as an appetizer or a fast dinner.
- This Cajun Cobb Salad is such a fun twist on the classic cobb salad, you’ll love it.
- Our Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the creamy pasta dish you are dreaming of. It is so good.
- This Jambalaya Foil Packet is a super popular recipe that uses my Cajun spice blend, and you will love it.
- This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is the seafood cousin to the recipe below and just as delicious.
If you make this homemade Cajun seasoning recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and let me know.
Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup paprika
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, whisking well.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to one year.
Recipe Video
Notes
- If this seasoning mix is made with fresh spices, it can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 year.
- Please see the post for a list of recipes in which this great seasoning mix can be used.
Linda says
I skipped the salt or reduced the amount. It was just too salty for me. The spices are enough.
Natalie says
It’s unfortunate that Paula, who posted a comment on 10/1/22, doesn’t understand how to read nutrition information/labels and probably used the wrong kind of salt.
I tried to reply to her, and you, the blogger, actually, but that option doesn’t seem to be working for me.
I hope this info helps others:
Firstly, the nutrition info for this seasoning is for 1 OUNCE, which equals 3 TBSP total. If the cook uses 1 Tbsp (in a recipe for 4 servings), the nutrition info is gonna be reduced further by a division of 4 (for 4 servings), give or take. Thus, if I recall, 3 Tbsp has approximately 1400-1600mg sodium which, divided by 3 (to equal ~1 Tbsp in a recipe for 4) is ~466mg sodium per 1 Tbsp seasoning. Divide that, again, by 4 (to equal a normal recipe quantity) and it is ~116mg sodium, per serving, in addition to any extra salt added by the cook.
Lastly, c’mon people, this isn’t hard math. READ the information given and understand it, but don’t blame, or punish, the recipe creator bc U can’t figure out how to convert simple ratios.
I’m no mathematician, trust me, and even I could break down the nutritional info in this recipe to get a general idea of the sodium content.
At least this creator was accurate. Some bloggers post recipes and don’t even bother trying to help the poor reader figure out how much is an actual serving.
Paula was wrong.
Loyd says
Wanting to try this Cajun seasoning recipe but wondering how much do you put in the jambalaya. I am using a small recipe. It will probably tell me in the recipe. Just wondering to make a small batch will be enough. Thanks
The small batch makes roughly 3 tablespoons.
janet Rich says
What if I don’ have onion powder?
I think it will be missing a little something, but it will still be useable.
Cory says
Yo do a excellent job
Thanks!