Cajun Seasoning - Spend With Pennies

This Cajun seasoning recipe is stuffed with daring taste!

The key is within the excellent mix of substances which might be possible already in your pantry!

Rub it on fish or rooster. Sprinkle it on shrimp or stir it into pasta.

A Staple Seasoning Mix

Cajun seasoning is a pantry staple in Louisiana, and in my kitchen too! It’s straightforward to make at dwelling.

Spicy & versatile! Cajun spice provides a smoky, spicy, and savory pop of taste to recipes.
DIY Delight! Why purchase it when you can also make it? This straightforward recipe could be made anytime on the spot!
Deep south taste! Add this scrumptious, flavorful seasoning to grilled shrimp, rooster, fish, or perhaps a shrimp boil. The wealthy spicy taste can be nice on veggies.

Spices for Cajun Seasoning

Savory – Paprika is the bottom of this seasoning together with onion and garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt.

Spicy – A little bit of cayenne offers this seasoning mix some kick! Make it further spicy by including a pinch (or two or three!) of crimson pepper flakes, if desired. Stir in some smoked paprika in case you’d like for a deep, earthy, taste!

Variations – To alter it up, some brown sugar will make Cajun seasoning a bit bit candy and assist the opposite seasonings cling to the meals because it melts.

Make Cajun Seasoning

Double up on this do-it-yourself cajun seasoning recipe, it’s excellent with proteins from shrimp to pork!

Whisk the entire substances (per recipe under) in a bowl and switch to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Shake nicely. Label with the date and retailer within the pantry for as much as 6 months.

Cajun Seasoning ingredients being mixed with a whisk

Preserving it Contemporary

Cajun spice could be saved for as much as 6 months. If you happen to preserve it longer it’s going to nonetheless be nice however the taste might mellow over time.

To maintain it tasting its finest, retailer the Cajun seasoning in an air tight container. You probably have one, add a small desiccant packet to stop moisture and clumping.

Extra Favourite Spice Blends

If you happen to’ve acquired a pantry of herbs and spices, it’s straightforward to make your personal spice blends together with this Cajun seasoning combine!

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Selfmade Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a flavorful mix of spices used so as to add a zesty and barely spicy style to dishes.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 0 minutes

Whole Time 3 minutes

Writer Holly Nilsson

I desire a finer desk salt on this recipe as I discover coarse salt or kosher salt doesn’t mix as evenly.
Retailer Cajun spice in a sealed container for as much as 6 months.

Vitamin info offered is an estimate and can range based mostly on cooking strategies and types of substances used.

Course Spices

Delicacies American

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