Cajun Dry Rub: The Perfect Spicy Recipe

Our Cajun Dry Rub is perfect if you want to add some zing to your recipes! Whether you are using it as a rub on pork ribs, chicken wings or beef, or sprinkling it on your veggies before roasting, you are going to love its bold spiciness.

There's nothing like the flavour of Cajun food. It's spicy, savoury, and downright delicious! Our easy and versatile Cajun-style rub recipe brings the flavour of the bayou to your table.

So why not try making your own blend and add a little bit of Cajun spice to your next meal. We used it in our Cajun Prawn/Shrimp Salad and Cajun Chicken Salad - yum!

What is Cajun Seasoning?

We can thank the Acadians for all those delicious Cajun recipes they brought with them when they settled in rural southern Louisiana. They rebuilt and modified the food and dishes they loved with the fresh produce, wild game and spices they found in their new home.

Cajun spice blend is a rustic seasoning from the South (Louisana). As with most spice mixes, everyone has their unique combination of spices, but it usually includes paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion flakes, oregano and thyme. 

Feel free to add salt and pepper to your blend, but I prefer to leave them out for a low sodium cajun seasoning version. I like to add these separately in my recipes - you have more control that way.

Let's Talk Herbs & Spices

There is really nothing fancy in our blend; you will probably have most of these in your pantry already. So why not whip up your own homemade blend minus the fillers or preservatives you find in most store-bought blends.

• Paprika and Smoked Paprika - for thier vibrant colour, full-bodied flavour, and the smoked paprika's wonderful smokiness.
• Dry Shallots or Onion Flakes - has a sweet, mild onion flavour.
• Cayenne Pepper - this is what adds the HEAT to our spice blend; adjust to your liking.
• Dried oregano - adds a sweet, grassy, slight bitterness.
• Dried thyme - has a strong flavour and savoury pungency.
• Garlic Granules or Powder - gives a mellow garlic tang.

You Will Need

Directions

• Gather your ingredients.
• Place all the spices, garlic powder and onion flakes in a bowl and stir until well combined.
• Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.

How to Use Your Cajun Dry Rub?

• Make into a paste with oil, rub into chicken or meats and roast in the oven or grill on your barbecue.
• Mix with butter and pan fry for blackened chicken.
• Marinate chicken fillets with Cajun spice and balsamic vinegar, pan-fry and serve with a crisp green salad.
• Try Cajun Shrimp and Rice
• Sauté onion, different coloured peppers, corn kernels with some 1-2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning add some Arborio rice, stir until rice is well coated with spice mix, add some stock and cook risotto-style.
• Serve with diced avocado, fresh coriander and lime wedges.
• Add it to dressings or vinaigrettes to add some pizzaz to your salads.
• Stiry it through your dips for a zingy hit - try with hummous, guacomole or even tzatziki.

Common Questions

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