Mushroom Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. Store-bought Cajun seasonings can be a minefield of hidden additives, fillers, and anti-caking agents — and some even sneak in dried mushroom powder for extra umami, which makes this homemade version a genuinely smart swap. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried herb, spice, or seasoning you likely already have on your shelf, so there's nothing mysterious going on. The combination of smoked and sweet paprika gives it real depth, while cayenne and white pepper layer in that signature slow-building heat Cajun cooking is known for. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a bold, reliable blend ready to go for months. Shake it over chicken, stir it into rice, or rub it onto shrimp — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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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.