Cajun Seasoning Mix

In my last post about the shrimp and grits, I forgot to include the recipe for the cajun seasoning!  You can certainly feel free to buy any kind/brand of already mixed cajun spices and that would taste just fine, but lately I have been into making my own seasoning mixes.  This way I can control the amount of salt, and add what I like or exclude what I don't.


This particular mixture I initially made for a cajun spiced turkey I made around Thanksgiving.  It was delicious by the way!  I made a large amount, and kept the rest in an empty seasoning bottle I had lying around.  My husband has been putting it on our grilled chicken almost every week!   I also make my own taco seasoning for the very same reason.  So delicious, and I can control the ingredients!  So here you go! Please enjoy!


Cajun Seasoning


Ingredients:
2.5 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1/2 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried thyme
1/2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)


Makes about a 1/2 cup.  Store in an airtight container.


This picture is not very good as I have been using it for a while, and it's almost gone.  I will make more as soon as we are out, but wanted to at least show you what it looks like.  Enjoy!