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    Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Last Updated January 8, 2023. Published July 14, 2019 By Charla 21 Comments

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    Do you love hot and spicy seasoning blends?  Then don't miss out on this cajun style seasoning for your southern cuisines, just as authentic as what you'd get in New Orleans.

    Spice blend in a jar

    creole cajun seasoning

    I thought it was about time that I'd introduced a few seasoning recipes to you all.

    This cajun seasoning mix is raw, fresh and straight out of the dirty south.

    This spice blend contains a handful of common pantry ingredients and is made within a matter of minutes.

    Is creole and cajun seasoning the same?

    Although these names are used quite loosely and interchangeable to many people who don't know about the history and its depth. No these seasonings are not the same at all.

    The difference between cajun and creole seasoning

    One of the major difference between cajun and creole seasoning is that creole seasoning contains tomato.

    On the contray, cajun seasoning does not contain any tomatoes.

    In fact cajun food/cooking was originally eaten by only the farmers, it was known as peasant food where ingredients such as alligator, turtle and crawfish were used.

    Times have changes and with the evolution of food and trends these very same ingredients mentioned above have now been incorporated into creole cooking too.

    Creole food/cooking is known as the city dwellers creation, they founded it!

    Some people also like to make the distinction that creole is "city food" and that cajun is "country food"

    Other things such as - creole Jambalaya contains tomatoes, where as Cajun doesn't. Creole roux is made from flour and butter and Cajun roux is made from oil and flour.

    seasoning in a jar with spoon

    Creole vs cajun seasoning

    Although both creole and cajun ingredients have now become much more interlinked. If you separate the two and go back to basics, in truth it's really about generously seasoned versus flaming hot.

    If you like bold flavours that fragrant herbaceous, complementary flavours without the heat factor then creole is what you would appreciate.

    Cajun seasoning/cuisine

    The word Cajun derives from the French speaking Acadian people who migrated to South Louisiana and brought there wonderful cuisine.

    Cajun cuisine is based on the three pot method - one pot is for the main dish, the other is for the rice and the third would be for the vegetables.

    Cajun seasoning relies more on ground spices, peppers i.e white/black pepper, bell peppers and it's the heat that can be quite intense from the use of cayenne pepper making it more of a fiery contender.

    Many cajun dishes start with a foundation which is a medley of vegetables known as "the holy trinity"(onion, celery and bell peppers).  It's not uncommon to find green onions, parsley, thyme, file, paprika salt and garlic in the seasoning blend either.

    Creole seasoning/cuisine

    Creole comes from an admixture of cultures ranging from Irish, Spanish, Caribbean, French all the way back to West Africa.

    The people who were born to settlers in Louisiana had founded it. It's much more herbaceous i.e parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, rosemary and basil.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for cajun seasoning

    Why you should make your own spice blends from scratch

    • When purchasing your herbs/spices in bulk it's cheaper
    • You can double or triple the batch making it last even longer
    • there's no MSG, no anti caking agents or any processed fillers to worry about.
    • You doesn't take very long to prepare it all
    • You can customise according to your taste/preference
    • It's fun!!

    The steps (spice grinder version)

    steps 1-2 making the seasoning

    • All of the ingredients to a spice/coffee grinder
    • Blitz into a fine consistency and transfer to a spice jar.

    What recipes to use this seasoning in

    This seasoning is a favourite of mine it's fiery and extra spicy, if you like HOT flavours then this spice is mindblowing and multi-purpose.

    Try this seasoning in any of the following recipes;

    • Cajun Chicken with Zoodles
    • Creole Shrimp Jambalaya
    • Cajun Shrimp with Zoodles

    Notes and tips 

    • Store the seasoning in an air tight container to increase longevity.
    • Store in a cool dark place away from warmth so it doesn't clump together.
    • This seasoning should last for at least a year.
    • Use dried herbs and spices to prepare the spice blend, you don't need fresh ingredients and will save yourself some money by following the former.
    • Double, triple and quadruple the amount as required.
    • The recipe makes 3-4 tablespoons worth of spice blend.
    • If you don't like nor care for a lot of heat simply reduce the amount of chilli flakes and/or cayenne. There's even the option to remove the chilli/pepper if you wish.
    • Add the salt separately if you prefer to include when making your dishes instead
    • If you want a finer/powdery consistency simply blitz the ingredients in a spice/coffee grinder

    Half a spice blend in the jar

    Other spice blends you make like

    • Seafood Seasoning Recipe
    • Lemon Pepper Seasoning
    • Jamaican Curry Powder
    • Sazon Seasoning
    • All Purpose Seasoning

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    Spice in a jar

    Cajun Seasoning Mix

    Learn how to make this simple cajun seasoning mix from scratch
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Extras
    Cuisine: cajun, creole
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon himalayan pink salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon red chill flakes optional
    • ½ teaspoon thyme

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to an airtight container and mix together.
    • Put the lid on the container and shake well.

    Notes

    • Store the seasoning in an air tight container to increase longevity.
    • Store in a cool dark place away from warmth so it doesn't clump together.
    • This seasoning should last for at least a year.
    • Use dried herbs and spices to prepare the spice blend, you don't need fresh ingredients and will save yourself some money by following the former.
    • Double, triple and quadruple the amount as required.
    • The recipe makes 3-4 tablespoons worth of spice blend.
    • If you don't like nor care for a lot of heat simply reduce the amount of chilli flakes and/or cayenne. There's even the option to remove the chilli/pepper if you wish.
    • Add the salt separately if you prefer to include when making your dishes instead
    • If you want a finer/powdery consistency simply blitz the ingredients in a spice/coffee grinder

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2343mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2951IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      June 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the best Cajun seasoning blend I’ve tried. I tripled the recipe! Thanks for making such great recipes!

      Reply
      • Charla

        June 19, 2020 at 7:59 am

        Thank you so much Michelle. Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Melonie

      August 13, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      It says garlic pepper.
      Did you mean garlic powder??

      Reply
      • Charla

        August 13, 2019 at 6:16 pm

        Yes. It should say garlic powder, just corrected the recipe card. Sorry about that!!

        Reply
    3. Heather Bryant

      July 11, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      If I don't have the Himalayan pink salt can I use regular salt?

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 11, 2016 at 10:18 pm

        Yes, you can use regular salt although I tend to avoid using it because it has zero nutritional content.

        Reply
    4. Mila

      February 04, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      I love homemade seasoning and create my own pretty often too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this Cajun spice mix! 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        February 04, 2016 at 5:50 pm

        You are very welcome Mila

        Reply
    5. Stella @ Stellicious Life

      October 17, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      I always like making spice mixes at home, but so far I havn't made Cajun mix, thanks for the recipe, pinning it!

      Reply
      • Charla

        January 29, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Thank you! This one is a keeper!

        Reply
    6. Ange

      October 16, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I love making my own spice mixes and will add this to my stash.

      Gorgeous photos too

      Ange

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 18, 2015 at 10:35 pm

        You're welcome, I hope you like it and use it in many things.

        Reply
    7. Melanie

      October 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

      This sounds so delicious! Love the red hot pepper flakes for added heat!!

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 15, 2015 at 9:06 pm

        It truly is and it's so multi-purpose you can sprinkle a bit in anything you desire.

        Reply
    8. Brandy M

      October 14, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      I love homemade spices. They taste SO much better than the stuff in the store. We need to make a batch of this it looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 14, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        Nothing beats homemade spices, I promise you will benefit from this cajun seasoning. You can use it in so many dishes.

        Reply
    9. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

      October 12, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Spice blends are always so much better when you customize them yourself. I need to mix a batch of this up...specifically to make those sweet potato fries!

      Reply
      • Charla

        January 29, 2016 at 5:52 pm

        I highly recommend it, it gives the fries such a good kick.

        Reply

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