This Cajun spice mix makes a great addition to your spice cabinet and is delicious as a dry rub, mixed into mayonnaise, or added into a dressing.
One way to keep our taste buds happy and satisfied without feeling like they are deprived of anything is to add spices and herbs to dishes. I love keeping favorite spice blends on hand so that I can quickly add them meats, poultry, seafood, veggies, and even to dressing to kick my salad up a notch or two.
This Cajun Spice Mix definitely fits the bill for helping me toward my goal for a healthier me in 2012. It’s definitely a spice blend to keep stocked and ready to use. I doubled the recipe to have a little nearly 1/2 a cup to store in an airtight container. Now, I’m armed and ready!
Here’s my Cajun Spice Mix Recipe. Make it soon and keep it on hand!
Simple Cajun Spice Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
I don’t really use cajun spices. I’m interested to see how you use it, though!
This looks goods can’t wait to try it on shrimp and chicken and toss in a salad!!
Thanks
PS. Your Chocolate chip cookie recipe is the BEST!! They disappear fast in our home…
Thanks, Robyn!! I’m using this tonight!!
I can’t wait to hear how you like it, Julie!
I love home made spice mixes. I made a load of different ones as part of my Christmas gift baskets. My favourites are Mexican spice mix, Moroccan spice mix and Italian dried herb mix.
Everyone I gave them to said they were amazing. I’m looking forward to adding this one to them! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Becca. All of those spice mixes sound fabulous! I bet everyone loves your presents at Christmas. Those are the best kind to give AND to receive! I can’t wait to hear how you like my Cajun Spice Mix.
Robyn, I love this spice mix, and I keep it as a staple in my pantry to use whenever a recipe needs a little kick. I have also made it to give to my family as part of a spice gift basket at Christmas, and they all love it. Thank you for posting it!
I’m so glad you and your family enjoy it, Nan!
Great mix! Thanks for sharing…..I used it to make Cajun chicken Caesar salads…..this will definitely make it into my spice collection.
Thank You! This was very good!
So happy you enjoyed it, Tim! Thanks so much!
Yum! Love the flavors. Thanks for sharing!
I have made many Cajun Chicken Spice recipes, and I have to say that this is the best, the only difference I would make would be, adding another tsp of dried oregano, and to make it kid friendly, don’t add the black pepper or cayenne powder. I do a marinade with this spice by adding lime juice and olive oil, and if you want the best flavour, cook it over a fire.
Thanks, Ronnie, for your suggestions to make this kid friendly and for using as a marinade. So glad you like it!
Your recipe for Cajun spice says it makes 10 teaspoons. Would a teaspoons equal a serving on drumsticks? (Maybe 2+ Ds’s pp? To marinade). …. Or if we’re making 10 DS’s would we use almost all for marinade? (Almost 4lbs)
I would use about 3 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning for 10 drumsticks, Toby. Hope you enjoy!