This no salt cajun seasoning mix is perfect for when you want all the flavor of cajun food without the sodium. I absolutely love cajun food but hate how much salt is in the store bought options, so I decided to make my own seasoning mix.
What is Cajun Seasoning Mix?
Cajun cuisine and seasoning hails from Louisiana. It's a bold and spicy blend of herbs and spices that is the backbone of cajun cuisine. It can be found in stable cajun dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish boils, étouffée and even in shrimp and grits.
Why you'll love Why you'll love this Homemade Cajun Seasoning it
- All the big flavor of cajun food without the salt
- Perfect for people on low sodium diets
- Easily customizable
- Can be stored for upto 6 months
- Very versatile seasoning mix that can be used on a variety of dishes
Salt Free Cajun Seasoning ingredients
- Smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika if you prefer
- Crushed Red pepper
- Cayenne
- Black pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How to make Cajun Seasoning Mix
- In a medium sized bowl, add all of the herbs and spices. Mix until well combined.
- Use immediately or store for later use.
DIY Cajun Seasoning Variations
Want a low sodium cajun seasoning instead of salt free? Add ½ tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to this seasoning blend.
Don't like too much heat in your food? Simply reduce or omit the amount of crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper you add to this seasoning mix.
Don't like smoked paprika? Use regular paprika instead
How to use DIY Cajun Seasoning
This seasoning is perfect on a variety of dishes
- Great on proteins like: Chicken, shellfish, pork, and fish.
- Add to pastas like your fettuccini alfredo or mac and cheese.
- Rice dishes like jambalaya.
- Add it to your favorite soups and stews for an extra kick.
- Fantastic on vegetables like brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes or asparagus.
- Use it to make a zesty dip or aioli.
Storing this Recipe for Cajun Seasoning
Place this seasoning blend in an airtight sealed container or mason jar and store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
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Recipe for Cajun Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon cayenne
- ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add all of the herbs and spices. Mix until well combined.
- Use immediately or store for later use.
Lindsey says
Love love LOVE this seasoning! All the flavor without salt, so that, depending on what you're making, you can add salt as needed! It's a pantry staple for SURE. It's the only mixed seasoning I use now.