Cajun seasoning is the perfect spice mix to improve any meal. It is the perfect way to add a punch of flavor to french fries, chicken, ribs, or pork.
This cajun seasoning recipe - also known as Bayou blast - is a recipe that I inherited from my mother in law. It has become a favorite of ours and we use it for so many things.
🥘 Ingredient Notes
Bayou blast is a Cajun seasoning made of:
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• salt
• thyme
• oregano
• cayenne
It has a subtle heat and a ton of flavor - like most Cajun foods.
🥣 How to Make It
Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or other airtight container and shake to combine. You can also combine all of your ingredients in a bowl and mix them there. Just be sure to store in an airtight container.
🍳 Serving Suggestions & Uses
We use this seasoning on almost everything:
• chicken (especially instant pot chicken)
• ribs
• mixed in a burger
• as a dry rub on a pork tenderloin
• on shrimp before sauteing in butter or olive oil
• as extra flavor in gumbo or red beans
• as the seasoning for chicken or shrimp in a cajun pasta
• on french fries
• on roasted sweet potatoes
• on roasted vegetables
• I have even added it to my fried chicken breading!
We also gave out little bags of Bayou Blast Cajun Seasoning at our wedding as a favor with a quote on the bag "How sweet it is to be loved Bayou."
📋 Tips
• When you are using Bayou Blast as a dry rub, let it sit for at least 15 minutes for the meat to absorb more of the flavor.
• Store your seasoning mix in an airtight container - it will last a long time, but if you let moisture in, it can get clumpy.
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Have You Tried This Recipe?
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Cajun Seasoning Mix (Bayou Blast)
Ingredients
- 2.5 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar (or other airtight container).
- Shake well to combine.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.
Homemade spice blends are the best! I have to try yours out on some chicken I am thinking!
We love homemade spice blends! This one is great on chicken!
I love making this seasoning and having it stashed in my seasoning drawer, thank you!
Yes, I have all the individual spices at home. I guess I'll be cooking some delicious Cajun dishes. 🙂
Homemade seasonings are my favorite! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Thanks and very interesting . I would love to stock some of this seasoning in my kitchen making my dishes yummy and flavorful.