Cajun Seasoning Recipe

A scoop of Cajun seasoning resting on top of a clear glass spice jar filled with Cajun seasoning.

This easy homemade Cajun seasoning recipe is smoky, bold, and packed with flavor! This seasoning can be made in 5 minutes using pantry stables and is totally customizable. Perfect for chicken, seafood, veggies and more.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Cajun seasoning recipe, Cajun spice blend, homemade Cajun seasoning

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Small Bowl
Measuring spoons
Spice jar

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Add all of the seasonings to a small bowl.
Stir until well blended.
Taste and adjust salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Use right away or store in a spice jar for up to 6 months.

Notes

How Much Cajun Seasoning To Use:

Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of chicken, pork, shrimp, salmon, or vegetables.

Best Ways To Use Cajun Seasoning

Chicken:

This seasoning is perfect for quick skillet dinners like my Cajun butter chicken thighs or an easy oven dinner like my easy baked boneless chicken thighs.

Pork:

Season thin-cut pork chops and cook them quickly in a skillet, like these thin stovetop pork chops, for a fast weeknight dinner.

Seafood:

Toss shrimp or salmon with Cajun seasoning before pan searing or grilling.

Vegetables:

Sprinkle it on these easy baked potato rounds or use it to make this easy stovetop Cajun corn. One reader suggested sprinkling Cajun seasoning on my skillet cabbage and sausage recipe. I tried it and agree, it's delicious!

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

If you don't have cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes can be used instead.
Regular paprika can be used instead of smoked paprika if that's what you have on hand.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store in an airtight container or spice jar in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Here are my favorite spice jars.

More Homemade Seasoning Recipes:

If you enjoy making your own homemade spice blends, be sure to check out my other homemade seasoning recipes:

Taco Seasoning Mix - Great for beef, chicken, or pork.
Dry Rub For Pork - Perfect for pork chops, ribs, and chicken.
Steak Seasoning Blend - A sweet and savory blend that works well on steak, chicken, or pork.

Pro Tips:

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Adjust the salt and cayenne pepper based on your taste.
Works well as a dry rub or mixed with butter or oil
Best added before cooking to let the flavors absorb
Great for baking, pan searing, grilling, and air frying

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