A part of my mother’s household is initially from New Orleans, Louisiana. Every time I visited there I’ve cherished 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 rooster and crimson 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 home made spice mix recipes.)

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Although the substances price barely extra on the entrance finish since I get them organized in bulk, they’re inexpensive in the long term. I’m capable of make about 4-5 instances the quantity of seasoning combine, and I additionally nonetheless had the person spices 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 crimson pepper of their Cajun spice seasoning. Need some further enjoyable/problem? Make your individual garlic powder or onion powder utilizing this recipe. (You may 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 help digestion. And sea salt provides hint minerals our cells want. It’s a win-win for everybody.

Right here’s methods to make your individual Cajun spice mix.

The best way to Use Cajun Seasoning

Cajun delicacies is thought for its daring, spicy flavors. Many instances these dishes are served over rice (a southern staple) to assist mellow the Cajun taste. You possibly can add a aspect of rice to your meal or cornbread (in the event you 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 substances and actual taste.

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

• Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe – Yep, you learn that proper! This mixture gumbo/jambalaya recipe is stuffed with veggies like bell peppers and delicate sufficient for teenagers to get pleasure from. (My youngsters assume so, anyway.)
• Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry – Change 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 rooster livers which actually boosts the vitamin of this dish. I promise… it’s scrumptious and actually good for you!
• Blackened Shrimp and Scallop Fondue – Should you 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 easy rooster stir fry with some Cajun seasoning.

What’s your favourite option to get pleasure from Cajun seasoning? Go away a remark and tell us!