Cajun Spice Mix

Cajun Spice Mix

Carl's cajun spice blend — proportions in parts, use 2–3 tablespoons per recipe

Prep
5 min
Yield
about 15 tablespoons
Cuisine
Cajun

Category: basics

Tags: cajun, spice, blend, pantry

Ingredients

  • 5 parts paprika
  • 2 parts oregano
  • 2 parts basil
  • 1 part celery seed
  • 1 part thyme
  • 1 part cayenne (use 1/2 part for kids/milder)
  • 1 part black pepper (use 1/2 part for kids/milder)
  • 1 part white pepper (use 1/2 part for kids/milder)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a sealed jar.
  2. Use 2–3 tablespoons of blend per recipe.

Notes

Assumes onion and garlic are already in the dish. For kids or Emily, reduce cayenne, black pepper, and white pepper to 1/2 or 1/3 parts.

Other spice mix ideas to develop: Italian, Taco, Curry, Meat Rubs (beef, chicken, salmon).