The most flavorful Cajun Seasoning Blend with a nice spicy kick!
See the important ingredients that make it special.
Salt-free ~ add salt when needed.
Also see: Dirty Rice Cajun Style
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Enjoy the spice!
Karen
Karen's Best Cajun Seasoning Blend
The most flavorful Cajun Seasoning Blend with a nice spicy kick! See the important ingredients that make it special. Salt-free ~ add salt when needed. Use for blackening, and an all-purpose seasoning.
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder (if grinding your herbs & spices)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dehydrated toasted onion, ground
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, (gives a nice smoky taste with heat)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel*, ground with a little texture
Instructions
- The method depends on if you are grinding your own spices OR purchasing them ground.
- I grind my own spices to achieve the perfect consistency.I use a spice grinder, and grind these herbs and spices so they have a fine coarsely-ground consistency - but not too ground that it's a powder.
- To Make: Combine all ingredients well. Add salt to your liking. Store in a glass container with a tight seal away from heat or light.
Notes
When spices are ground right before using - the best and freshest blend is achieved.
And - the freshness of the spices is important too! *Lemon Rind: You can dehydrate the peels, then grind.
 Alternately - finely grate the rind, place on a piece of parchment paper
and air dry in the sun. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer
And - the freshness of the spices is important too! *Lemon Rind: You can dehydrate the peels, then grind.
 Alternately - finely grate the rind, place on a piece of parchment paper
and air dry in the sun. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Really liked this blend. Great that it is salt free. I doubled the recipe and use for blackening (chicken and fish) and a seasoning for veg. The lemon rind is an interesting addition and I liked the zip it added. 5 stars thank you.
Thank you Matt for your thoughts. I’m thrilled you like the blend and use it many ways! 😀Karen