Cajun Spice
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Use Cajun Spice in side dishes or as a rub on steaks, shrimp, or fish.
In my years of baking and cooking, I have made many DIY seasonings and mixes. You can usually count on two things when you make your own: it will be less expensive and more tasty.
Making your own spices or seasoning blends requires that you have a well-stocked pantry. Below I’ve listed my top spices and herbs that I like to keep in my cabinet. Of course, you might want more or less, depending on how much you cook and your preferences. But this is a nice start for the recipes you’ll find on this site, including Cajun Spice.
25 HERBS AND SPICES TO STORE IN YOUR PANTRY:
- Cayenne/Red Pepper
- Celery Seed
- Chili Powder
- Curry Powder
- Dried Basil
- Dried Chives
- Dried Dill Leaves
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Parsley
- Dried Rosemary
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Onion Powder
- Onion Salt
- Paprika
- Poppy Seed
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Seasoned Salt
- Sesame Seed
Cajun Spice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Using a funnel, pour spices into an airtight container. Store until ready to use. Makes 5 tablespoons.