Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping
Real Recipes From Real Home Cooks ®

cajun seasoning mix

(1 rating)
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.

►
(1 rating)
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.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT