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Cajun Seasoning

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A basic, classic blend of widely available seasonings to add to your southern style recipes.
Cajun Seasoning

I grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and didn’t eat out a lot. So, I didn’t have any experience with Southern cooking until I was an adult and started experimenting with seasonings. The kids mosty didn’t really care for the vibrant flavours when they were little, so I muted the amount of seasonings until they grew into it. These days, even my ultra-picky eaters that have tactile issues have grown to enjoy more Creole and Cajun dishes, and the Jambalaya is often requested.

What’s the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking? I don’t know any southern folks to get the low down from directly, but the internet tells us that Cajun is country cooking without tomatoes (brown) and Creole is city cooking with tomatoes (red or orange), so the Jambalaya we love is technically Creole. Maybe an authentic southern reader can help out in the comments.

This seasoning blend can be heated up or down by adjusting the amount of cayenne. The amount of cayenne in the final seasoning blend is not that much – only 1/18th of the total – so it’s a good starting amount unless you are feeding people who are very sensitive to heat. You can always add the cayenne separately to your dish if you’re just not sure.

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning

Amy @ owlcreek.ca
A basic, classic blend of widely available seasonings to add to your southern style recipes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Cajun, Creole, Southern
Servings 18 tbsp
Calories 12 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp white pepper see notes
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine 5 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp onion powder, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp white pepper, and 1 tbsp cayenne pepper in a sealable container and mix well.
  • Mix well before each use.
  • Keep sealed in dark, dry cupboard.

Notes

Substitute extra black pepper if desired, for the white pepper.
Nutrition values are per tablespoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 777mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cajun, creole, gumbo, jambalaya, southern

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