Ola my friend! You may not be ready for this super easy homemade cajun seasoning recipe. However, there’s a high chance you will become infatuated with this cajun seasoning. It is the perfect blend of spicy, earthy, hot, pungent, and herbaceous bold bursting flavors.You have been warned because once I used it the first time, I wanted to use it over and over again.
Like me, you may end up wanting to use this seasoning for dishes that don’t even make sense LOL. For example, I am planning to make a cajun lentil stew. Just an idea that popped in my mind. My motto is not to say no to a food idea no matter how ridiculous it may seem initially (of course within the guidelines of my manifesto).
This cajun seasoning was adopted from immaculate bites’ Creole Cajun Seasoning post. I was surprised to learn how simple and fast it was to make. The amazing thing about this recipe is that you probably already have all the ingredients to make it. Ready to find out? Let’s go!
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Ingredients & Prep
▢ Paprika – 6 tbsp
▢ Onion Powder – 3 tbsp
▢ Garlic Powder – 3 tbsp
▢ Black Pepper – 1 ½ tbsp
▢ White Pepper – 1 ½ tbsp
▢ Cayenne Pepper – ½ tbsp
▢ Italian Seasoning – 5 ½ tbsp
- Gather all ingredients and a clean empty container or a small mixing bowl.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl or the container.
- Mix well.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pepper spices per your preferences.
- I used regular Paprika (the Aldi’s Stonemill brand which is sweet or Hungarian) but feel free to use smoked paprika or even hot paprika if you want a more spicy blend.
- The Italian seasoning can be any brand as most brands are good. Just make sure there’s no salt added.
- Store in plastic or glass airtight containers for short and long term storage. I reused an empty container that had Black Himalayan Salt previously.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Gallery
Health Benefits
Here are my favorite for white pepper:
- High capability of fighting body damaging free radicals thanks to being loaded with antioxidants
- Helps reduce inflammation thanks to the alkaloid piperine and it’s anti-inflammatory effects
- Helps reduce headaches thanks to the compound capsaicin which dilate or relax blood vessels which helps better blood flow
- Is an excellent decongestant for the lungs and nasal passages
- Helps prevent gas 😅 thanks again to our friend piperine
Read more details here and here.
Until Next Time
Well, what do you think? Do you prefer making your own cajun seasoning or would you ready grab some from the store? What do you like using this cajun seasoning for the most? I know I look forward to making some cajun stuffed salmon bites 🤤. It is going to be so good. Please drop a comment below or email me. I would love to hear your feedback and/or stories. This homemade cajun seasoning is the “star of the show” when making this delicious head shaking Vegan Cajun Pasta!
Well, I will take my leave for now. I look forward to our time together again soon. Be inspired to have an appetite to Live and Live well.
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How to Make Easy Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Equipment
- Mixing bowl and/or storage container
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Paprika
- 3 tbsp Onion Powder
- 3 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp White Pepper
- ½ tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- 5 ½ tbsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a clean empty container or a small mixing bowl.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl or the container.
- Mix well.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pepper spices per your preferences.
- I used regular Paprika (the Aldi’s Stonemill brand which is sweet or Hungarian) but feel free to use smoked paprika or even hot paprika if you want a more spicy blend.
- The Italian seasoning can be any brand as most brands are good. Just make sure there’s no salt added.
- Store in plastic or glass airtight containers for short and long term storage. I reused an empty container that had Black Himalayan Salt previously.
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