Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that can add a spicy, zesty flavor to many dishes. It's commonly used in Cajun and Creole cuisine, which originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here are some dishes that can be made with Cajun seasoning:
Seafood
Cajun seasoning can be used to season shrimp, fish, and seafood patties and fish cakes. You can also use it in blackened fish, a Cajun staple technique that involves searing spices onto food in a hot pan to create a flavorful crust.
Chicken
Cajun seasoning can give chicken and rice a bold, spicy, and slightly earthy flavor. You can also use it as a spice rub for grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken.
Soups and stews
Cajun seasoning can add flavor to gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice.
Other dishes
Cajun seasoning can also be used in pasta, sauces, barbecue sauces, hamburger patties and meatballs, french fries, and more.