How to use it
Start with 1–2 teaspoons per pound of protein or vegetables, then adjust after tasting. Use it in Creamy Cajun Sauce, sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, or season chicken for a bowl.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Jump to RecipeThis homemade Cajun seasoning is a flexible paprika, garlic, herb, and cayenne blend. It gives you control over salt and heat, which is useful because store-bought blends vary greatly.
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How to make it
Whisk all ingredients until evenly combined.
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Pro tips
- How to use it: Start with 1–2 teaspoons per pound of protein or vegetables, then adjust after tasting. Use it in Creamy Cajun Sauce, sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, or season chicken for a bowl.
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning
This homemade Cajun seasoning is a flexible paprika, garlic, herb, and cayenne blend. It gives you control over salt and heat, which is useful because store-bought blends vary greatly.
- Course
- Condiment
- Cuisine
- Cajun-inspired
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
How to use it: Start with 1–2 teaspoons per pound of protein or vegetables, then adjust after tasting. Use it in Creamy Cajun Sauce, sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, or season chicken for a bowl.
Nutrition estimate
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Source: https://saucyrecipe.com/homemade-cajun-seasoning/
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- Written by
- Sophie Bennett
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- SaucyRecipe Editorial Team
- Last checked
- 2026-09-12
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- Tested by the Saucy Recipe editorial team
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