Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning Recipe

A part of my mother’s household is initially from New Orleans, Louisiana. At any time when I visited there I’ve liked the flavors of Cajun cooking. Particularly the Cajun seasoning mix, which provides a particular kick to the native Cajun meals. I wished to recreate recipes that use it at dwelling, like Cajun hen and purple 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 very own spice combine and saved it in a small mason jar in my cupboard. (Listed here are a few of my different selfmade spice mix recipes.)

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

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

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

Some recipes additionally name for cumin, celery seed, or purple pepper of their Cajun spice seasoning. Need some additional enjoyable/problem? Make your individual garlic powder or onion powder utilizing this recipe. (You can also make chili powder from peppers too!)

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

Right here’s the best way to make your individual Cajun spice mix.

How one can Use Cajun Seasoning

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

Listed here are a few of the recipes we love to make use of Cajun seasoning in:

• Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe – Yep, you learn that proper! This mix gumbo/jambalaya recipe is filled with veggies like bell peppers and gentle sufficient for teenagers to take pleasure in. (My children assume so, anyway.)
• Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry – Exchange the basil with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning on this extraordinarily scrumptious shrimp stir-fry to make a soul meals variation.
• Bayou Soiled Rice – I like this recipe my good friend Heather created. Honest warning: She contains the addition of hen livers which actually boosts the vitamin of this dish. I promise… it’s scrumptious and actually good for you!
• Blackened Shrimp and Scallop Fondue – If you happen to do dairy, this recipe is out of this world. I serve it over zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) or sometimes gluten-free pasta.
• Hen Vegetable Stir Fry – Boost this straightforward hen stir fry with some Cajun seasoning.

What’s your favourite strategy to take pleasure in Cajun seasoning? Depart a remark and tell us!