BEST Cajun Seasoning (Easy & Homemade!)

How to Make Cajun Seasoning! This homemade spice blend is all natural, easy to make, and adds the best flavor.

Do you like Cajun cuisine? Then you know that the best taste comes from here Homemade Cajun Seasoning. Many spices are used in Cajun cooking, so the store-bought mix was created as a shortcut for home cooks. It’s great for ease of use, but sometimes there are additives and preservatives. Prepare a batch of this homemade Cajun seasoning and it’s loaded with flavor! Plus, it’s all natural and you can adjust the spice level and salt level to your liking. Here’s how to do it.

How to Make Cajun Seasoning

There is no official definition of Cajun seasoning. Every Cajun chef has their own special blend. But look further and you’ll start to notice the heavy hitters of Cajun cooking: peppers, garlic, onion, cumin, and of course, cayenne pepper for spiciness! Here are the ingredients you will need to prepare and that you may already have on hand:

• paprika
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• thyme
• fennel seeds (optional)
• cumin
• cayenne
• salt and black pepper

The secret ingredient: fennel seeds!

You won’t see fennel seeds in every cooked version of the Cajun seasoning. But we came across it a few times during our research. We loved the idea as the fennel seeds add an intriguing and meaty flavor. It’s the main condiment in sausages, so your brain often associates it with meat. (So ​​much so that we use fennel seeds to make our vegan cookies and sauces and many other vegan recipes.)

Fennel seed is optional, but we highly recommend it! It adds just the right amount of uniqueness that makes it a homemade Cajun spice mix.

Is the Cajun seasoning spicy?

Damn yes! Cajun spices are usually very hot. For this homemade Cajun seasoning, you can adjust the spiciness based on your spice tolerance. Start with ½ tsp cayenne pepper for a flavorful mix and 1 tsp to knock your socks off.

How Long to Keep Homemade Cajun Seasoning

You can store your homemade Cajun seasoning mix in an airtight container 6 months to 1 year. Of course, it’s best when it’s freshest. Spices generally keep for 8 months to 1 year in a cool, dry place. With this spice mix you can breathe new life into old spices.

Need tips on spice organization? If your spice cabinet is always messy and cluttered (like ours!), head over to How to Organize Your Spices… in a Minimalist Way. It’s a useful way to keep track of your spices.

Ways to use Cajun seasoning

There are so many ways to use Cajun seasoning aside from the obvious ways. Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Grilled Shrimp: Sprinkle it on top of the shrimp and it’s too good.
2. Cajun Shrimp Pasta: Add pasta and make a meal out of it: good restaurant quality!
3. Baked Salmon: Add to baked salmon for a kick.
4. Dirty Rice: Dirty Rice is a traditional Cajun or Creole dish that uses this spice blend.
5. Roasted Peppers or Roasted Peppers and Onions: Add the perfect punch to roasted peppers!
6. Baked Potatoes or Baked Sweet Potatoes: Breathe new life into baked potatoes.
7. Roasted Vegetables: Sprinkle with some Cajun spice instead of Old Bay. Perfection!
8. STOVETOP POPCORN: Do you like your popcorn spicy? Give him a little kick.
9. Sweet Potato Hash Browns: Sprinkle over hash browns for a Cajun twist.
10. Oven Fries: It goes without saying that Cajun fries are packed with intense flavor.

This Cajun Spice Recipe is…

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Plant-Based, Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened, No Refined Sugar, Low-Carb, and Keto.

Other spice mixes

Making homemade spice blends at home is so easy! They taste fantastic – way better than store bought – and make fun gifts too. Try all of our spice blends (listed by style):