Best Smoky Cajun Spice Mix Recipes

CAJUN SPICE MIX

Cajun Spice Mix image

This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper. This makes a great oven Cajun hashbrowns!

Provided by DiamondLil

Categories Everyday Cooking

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Stir together salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 388.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SMOKY CAJUN SPICE MIX

Smoky Cajun Spice Mix image

I like this spice mixture because it has ancho pepper and cumin in it, which adds a nice, smoky flavor.

Provided by Julesong

Categories Cajun

Time 5m

Yield 1 batch mix

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

Mix it all together.
Makes about 1/2 cup of mix.
Mix with oil to make a rub for beef, pork, chicken, or fish.
Sprinkle a little on salads for a little kick.
Add into tuna or egg salad to add flavor.
Add to sour cream to make a dip.
The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 7080.9, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 11.2, Protein 10.7

CAJUN SEASONING

Cajun Seasoning image

This homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe is the perfect blend of zesty, spicy, savory flavors that are sure to kick any dish up a delicious notch.

Provided by Ali

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons paprika (I prefer smoked paprika)
2 tablespoons fine kosher salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or spice jar until evenly combined.
Use immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 1 year.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #healthy #condiments-etc #american #cajun #southern-united-states #easy #no-cook #diabetic #holiday-event #picnic #vegetarian #herb-and-spice-mixes #dietary #gifts #spicy #low-cholesterol #high-calcium #high-fiber #independence-day #cooking-mixes #high-in-something #low-in-something #taste-mood #to-go #number-of-servings #technique