Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning Recipe

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 needed 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 stored it in a small mason jar in my cupboard. (Listed below are a few of my different do-it-yourself spice mix recipes.)

Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Although the elements value barely extra on the entrance finish since I organize them in bulk, they’re cheaper 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 personal 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 assist digestion. And sea salt affords hint minerals our cells want. It’s a win-win for everybody.

Right here’s find out how to make your personal Cajun spice mix.

Easy methods to 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 possibly can add a facet of rice to your meal or cornbread (for those who 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 elements and actual taste.

Listed below are a few of 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 filled 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 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 – In the event you do dairy, this recipe is out of this world. I serve it over zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) or often gluten-free pasta.
• Rooster Vegetable Stir Fry – Boost this easy hen stir fry with some Cajun seasoning.

What’s your favourite method to get pleasure from Cajun seasoning? Depart a remark and tell us!