From-scratch Cajun Seasoning

It's so simple to make your own homemade Cajun seasoning! This is perfect for so many Cajun & Creole dishes.

If you love cooking food with tons of flavor, you'll love having a jar of homemade Cajun seasoning on hand!

What is Cajun seasoning?

Cajun seasoning originally comes from Louisiana. It's a rustic blend of spices that is often used as seasoning for many of the South's signature dishes.

Kitchen tools and equipment

For this recipe, you simply truly simply need three basic kitchen tools:

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Mason jar or other storage container

Ingredients to make cajun seasoning

Paprika – description of what it is/how it is used with affiliate link where possible

Garlic powder & onion powder- description of what it is/how it is used with affiliate link where possible

Dried herbs – You'll need dried thyme and oregano

Salt & pepper – Use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step-by-step instructions

Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in a cool, dark, dry place like a pantry or spice drawer for up to 3 months.

That's it!

Recipe FAQs

What's the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine?

In general, Cajun cooking is more rustic, comforting, home cooking-style food. And Creole cooking tends to be more sophisticated "city" style cooking, with influences from other countries such as Africa, Spain, Germany, and Italy, combined with local ingredients.

Is Cajun seasoning spicy?

It can be, but it doesn't have to be! One of the best things about making your own Cajun seasoning from scratch is that you can control how much heat is in it.

What's the best way to store homemade Cajun seasoning?

Store your homemade Cajun seasoning in a mason jar or other airtight glass container in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a pantry or spice drawer.

What is the difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning?

The main difference is that Creole seasoning contains more herbs and Cajun seasoning has more of an emphasis on the ground black pepper, paprika and often includes white pepper (ours does not).

How to use cajun seasoning

You can use Cajun seasoning in so many different dishes!

We use it in our Cajun Shrimp Pasta, and Pressure-cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta.

You can also use it with New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Scallops. Toss it with the ingredients in this Grilled Seafood Boil in Foil Packets.

More homemade seasoning and sauce recipes

Level up your home cooking game with more homemade seasonings:

Cajun Seasoning

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 cup Make your own Cajun seasoning for flavorful Cajun dishes at home!

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons paprika
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in a cool, dark, dry place like a pantry or spice drawer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Makes 1/2 cup of cajun seasoning. Nutrition values listed are for the entire 1/2 cup amount.

Nutrition

Calories: 96 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 2342 mg, Potassium: 390 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 1564 IU, Vitamin C: 28 mg, Calcium: 140 mg, Iron: 5 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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