Cajun Spice Blend

Cajun flavour is spicy and rich this blend can be used as a spice rub, mixed with Greek yoghurt as a dipping sauce or sprinkled on roast vegetables and meats.

Cajun recipes came with the settling of Acadians in rural southern Louisiana. They rebuilt and modified their traditional cuisine using fresh produce with wild game and savoury spices

Cajun spice blend is a rustic seasoning that originates 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.  You may like to include salt and pepper in your blend, but it is something I avoid as I prefer to add these separately in my recipes – you have more control that way.

You will need:

Directions

• 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.

Ideas for using

• 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 tsp 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.

We have used it in:

Cajun Spice

Cajun flavour is spicy and rich this blend can be used as a spice rub, mixed with Greek yoghurt as a dipping sauce or sprinkled on roast vegetables.

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(Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level)

Servings: 27 teaspoons*

Calories: 7kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps paprika
• 2 tbsps fried dry shallots or onion flakes
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp garlic granules or powder

Metric – Imperial

Instructions

• 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.

Notes

*Makes 9 tbsps  approximately ½ a cup

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

Nutrition Facts

Cajun Spice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 38mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 528IU11%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 10mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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