Sugar-Free Cajun Seasoning
Homemade cajun seasoning mix
If you love Cajun recipes like Easy Cajun Steak Bites and Cajun Pasta, this homemade cajun spice mix is next-level amazing. With 7 common spices you likely already have in your spice cabinet, you’ll make a bold seasoning with a little kick that will knock your socks off. I make double or triple the batch, store it in a mason jar, and use it in one of my favorite Cajun recipes, Cajun Meatball Stew.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Bold flavor common in Cajun cooking.
- Use for everything!
- No additives, sugars or preservatives.
Why your own spice blends are superior
Peace out grocery store, you’ll never need to peruse the spice isle after trying this Cajun spice blend. Store-bought spices are filled with excess sodium, fillers, preservatives, and even sugar. Homemade seasonings have none of that added stuff you can’t pronounce and all of the flavor.
The best part, when you make your own seasonings, you have complete control of what goes into them. If you want it extra spicy, add a little bit more cayenne. For those less spicy, add less cayenne or none at all (although it’s meant to be at least a LITTLE spicy). This is your Cajun spice blend, make it how you love it.
How to use your homemade Cajun seasoning
The recipe as written makes 9 Tbsp. of seasoning.
Add to cajun salmon like in my Cajun Salmon Pasta, in soups and stews like, Cajun Meatball Stew, or on meats like Cajun Steak Bites. Sometimes, I cut up chicken, onions, and bell peppers, add the seasoning, and make cajun fajita burritos. It goes well on absolutely everything and is the best way to make simple foods, totally amazing.
Ingredients:
These are the main ingredients for homemade Cajun seasoning. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.
How to make this easy homemade Cajun seasoning:
Step 1: Mix ingredients together
Mix everything in a small bowl and whisk together.
Storing
Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. If all your ingredients are fresh, this will keep for up to six months. To bulk prep this recipe simple double, triple and so on to always have a batch on hand!
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1.5 Tbsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingedients together in a small bowl.
- Store in a sealed container in a cool place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Store in a cool dark place in an airtight container for up to 6 months.Â
- Use less cayenne pepper for a less spicy version. Add more if you want extra hot.Â
- Use for stews, soups, pasta sauce, meat marinade, etc.Â
