Chicken Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Cajun seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a serious kitchen. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield of hidden additives, fillers, and mystery ingredients — making your own means you know exactly what's going in. Every ingredient here is a pure dried spice or herb, so there's nothing to worry about on the poultry front, and the whole blend comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a spoon. The double hit of smoked and sweet paprika gives it real depth, while cayenne and white pepper layer in a slow, satisfying burn that builds as you eat. It's endlessly versatile — shake it over roasted vegetables, stir it into rice, or rub it onto fish and shrimp before hitting the pan. Sealed in an airtight jar, a single batch will keep for up to six months, so you can reach for it whenever a dish needs a serious flavor boost.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and white pepper in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight jar or container and seal tightly. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 6 months.