Simple Cajun Seasoning

Name: Simple Cajun Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 1/2 Tablespoons
Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Rating: 4.5 stars

147 Ratings
105 Reviews
14 Photos

Here is a simple way to make Cajun seasoning using normal kitchen spices.

By azstud

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 1/2 Tablespoons

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine the salt, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a plastic bag and shake to mix.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

3 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 0.7g; fat 0.1g; sodium 872.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (105)

Most helpful positive review

Pam Ziegler Lutz

07/01/2009

I needed cajun seasoning for a recipe and whipped this up in no time at all! I loved it as is but it's very spicy (it IS CAJUN sesoning after all). The nice thing about making your own is you can control and spice/salt in the seasoning! Read More

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(122)

Most helpful critical review

Melody Dumplin

09/09/2011

From a native of New Orleans, this would be perfect if it had garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt and white pepper. Also, replace the oregano with sage. Just a suggestion. Read More

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(144)

147 Ratings

5 star values: 95
4 star values: 41
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 4

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Melody Dumplin

09/09/2011

From a native of New Orleans, this would be perfect if it had garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt and white pepper. Also, replace the oregano with sage. Just a suggestion. Read More

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Pam Ziegler Lutz

06/30/2009

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~TAYLOR~

12/29/2008

I added garlic and onion powders to mine. Delish, and thanks for the post! Read More

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pomplemousse

04/13/2008

I have no idea if this tastes like cajun seasoning but it was spicy and used all spices I had on hand so it's a winner in my book. I so do not need to buy another spice. Have too many already! Thanks! Read More

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Elinor Gray

04/13/2008

Thank goodness for this site and this recipe! Not only didn't I have to drive to the store (gas) in the midst of cooking (time) but this is a true cajun winner of a spice!! Read More

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KATEFOODFUN

08/06/2008

I like salt but this was more on the salty side. Read More

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Aimee

10/08/2011

I can't believe practically no one else is complaining about the salt overkill! There is WAY too much salt in this recipe. It was almost inedible. I would use maybe a teaspoon or two next time. Watch out! Read More

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KRANEY

05/28/2008

This was great! I used it on top of "Hudson's Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce" recipe on this site. Very easy to make. Thanks for sharing! Read More

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Jayme Lynch

06/19/2012

Perfection! Read More

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From a native of New Orleans, this would be perfect if it had garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt and white pepper. Also, replace the oregano with sage. Just a suggestion.

I added garlic and onion powders to mine. Delish, and thanks for the post!

Thank goodness for this site and this recipe! Not only didn't I have to drive to the store (gas) in the midst of cooking (time) but this is a true cajun winner of a spice!!