Coconut Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. This smoky, bold Cajun seasoning layers smoked and sweet paprika with garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, and a trio of peppers for serious depth and heat. Store-bought seasoning blends can be a minefield of hidden additives and unexpected ingredients, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried herb or spice — nothing more, nothing less — which makes it naturally free from tropical-derived fillers or thickeners that sometimes sneak into commercial blends. The balance of cayenne and white pepper gives it a layered kick that builds beautifully without being one-note. Stir it together in minutes, seal it up, and you've got a pantry staple ready to go on chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a little Louisiana-style fire.
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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.