Cajun Seasoning
Updated Oct 14, 2025
Learn how to make cajun seasoning at home. Cajun spice mix is easy to make, it adds flavor to chicken, fish, shrimp and even veggies!
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Cajun Seasoning Recipe
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s really hard to find cajun seasoning at the grocery store so I created my own recipe! I like using it for a few recipes like my. Instead of rummaging through the spice section for Cajun seasoning, I learned how to make my own, and I think you should too! You just need a handful of spices and you can add a Louisiana kick into chicken, shrimp, fish, dips, roasted veggies, and pasta, like my Cajun Chicken Pasta
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Cajun Seasoning Ingredients
- Smoked paprika: Any type of paprika works but smoked paprika is more typical.
- Garlic powder: Granular or powdered garlic.
- Salt: Use regular table salt.
- Oregano: Use the one with crushed up dried leaves, not a powder.
- Thyme: Also, choose the dried leaves, not the ground spice powder.
- Black pepper: Freshly ground if you can
- Cayenne pepper: Adjust as needed based on how spicy you want the blend to be.
How to Make Cajun Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store in a tightly sealed jar in a cool dry place.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Start fresh: Although we are using dried herbs to make the cajun seasoning recipe, make sure they are as fresh as possible. Old, tasteless ones add nothing to the blend. Check expiration dates and do sniff and visual tests.
- Look for well-priced spices: You will pay top prices for those tiny bottles at mainstream grocery stores. Look for bargains at stores specializing in Middle Eastern, Indian, or Mexican foods. Some mainstream stores also have excellent deals.
- Skip the salt. If you keep a close eye on sodium, you can leave out the salt from the blend. Then just add salt as needed when you use the blend on meats, veggies and more to help control your salt intake.
- Save old jars: Recycle and set aside old jam or condiment jars and spice containers, so you have something to decant your beautiful mixture into.
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Comments
Amazing recipes
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Love this recipe! I have all the spices in my pantry and will make this blend for my Salmon tonight ๐
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy!
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Yay! You’re so welcome!