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cajun seasoning mix

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Sweetperdition avatar
Recipe by
Em Marz
@Sweetperdition
Elkton, MD

I keep a hot and a "Not Too Hot" version of this on hand for use in...well...just about everything. I love hot and spicy food but NOT when flavor is sacrificed for heat. This recipe is adjustable for heat so flavor is never lost!! As always adjust to your taste.

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method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cajun seasoning mix

  • 5 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 1/2-3 Tbsp
    salt, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    each onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme
  • up to 1 Tbsp
    each black pepper and cayenne pepper*

How To Make cajun seasoning mix

  • 1
    Place all ingredients in an oversized air tight container. I use old clean jelly and pickle jars. Vigorously shake until well mixed. Use a tablespoon or two in recipes.
  • 2
    *I use about a teaspoon of both black and cayenne pepper in my "Not Too Hot" version.
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