Cajun Seasoning and Spice Mix (Bayou Blast)

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.

🥘 Ingredients

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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• Homemade Paleo Taco Seasoning
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Cajun Seasoning Mix (Bayou Blast)

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.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Condiments, Spices

Cuisine Cajun

Servings 11

Calories 16

Ingredients

  

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• 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

This recipe makes 2/3 of a cup of seasoning. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1271mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 994IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.

Keyword cajun recipes, creole, gluten-free, glutenfree, keto, paleo, seasoning, spice

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