Dairy 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. The combination of smoked and sweet paprika builds a rich, complex base, while cayenne and white pepper deliver that signature Southern kick without overwhelming the dish. Every ingredient here is a pure dried spice, so there's nothing hidden — no dairy fillers, no anti-caking agents with mystery origins, just clean, straightforward flavor. Store-bought seasoning blends can be surprisingly tricky to vet, with additives and shared processing lines that complicate things, but making your own takes all of that guesswork off the table. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a reliable, versatile blend ready to go for months. Rub it on chicken, toss it with shrimp, or shake it into a pot of beans — this one earns its place in the spice cabinet fast.
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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.