Part of my mother’s household is initially from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve beloved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning mix, which supplies a particular kick to the native Cajun food. I needed to recreate recipes that use it at home, like Cajun chicken and crimson beans.

For years, I purchased Cajun seasoning from the grocery retailer, however then realized it had MSG, anti-caking brokers, and fillers in it (together with gluten!). Since I already order most of our herbs and spices in bulk, I began mixing my own spice combine and stored it in a small mason jar in my cupboard. (Here are some of my different do-it-yourself spice blend recipes.)

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Though the components value barely more on the entrance finish since I organize them in bulk, they’re inexpensive within the long run. I’m capable of make about 4-5 occasions the quantity of seasoning combine, and I additionally nonetheless had the person spices available for different dishes.

These are the seasonings historically in Cajun seasoning, so far as I can inform:

Some recipes additionally call for cumin, celery seed, or crimson pepper of their Cajun spice seasoning. Want some further enjoyable/problem? Make your own garlic powder or onion powder utilizing this recipe. (You could make chili powder from peppers too!)

Many of these herbs have antimicrobial advantages to help the immune system struggle off invaders. They’re additionally thought of warming herbs that stimulate and assist digestion. And sea salt affords hint minerals our cells need. It’s a win-win for everybody.

Here’s how to make your own Cajun spice mix.

How to Use Cajun Seasoning

Cajun delicacies is thought for its daring, spicy flavors. Many occasions these dishes are served over rice (a southern staple) to help mellow the Cajun taste. You can add a facet of rice to your meal or cornbread (should you eat grains), or simply pile on the veggies! I’ve discovered these recipes are so significantly better than the pre-made store-bought choices. Nothing beats easy components and actual taste.

Here are some of the recipes we love to make use of Cajun seasoning in:

• Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe – Yep, you learn that proper! This mixture gumbo/jambalaya recipe is full of veggies like bell peppers and gentle enough for youths to get pleasure from. (My youngsters suppose so, anyway.)
• Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry – Replace the basil with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning on this extraordinarily scrumptious shrimp stir-fry to make a soul food variation.
• Bayou Dirty Rice – I really like this recipe my buddy Heather created. Fair warning: She contains the addition of chicken livers which actually boosts the nutrition of this dish. I promise… it’s scrumptious and really good for you!
• Blackened Shrimp and Scallop Fondue – If you do dairy, this recipe is out of this world. I serve it over zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) or sometimes gluten-free pasta.
• Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry – Spice up this easy chicken stir fry with some Cajun seasoning.

What’s your favourite technique to get pleasure from Cajun seasoning? Leave a remark and tell us!