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Recipes with Cajun Seasoning

Add a little spice to you dinner using these Recipes with Cajun Seasoning. Here I’ve put together a collection of our favourite Cajun inspired recipes including a fantastic recipe for you own Homemade Cajun Seasoning!

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Cajun Seasoning Recipes

What This Post Includes

  • What is Cajun Seasoning
  • What Can You Use Cajun Seasoning For
  • 11 Recipes with Cajun Seasoning
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Cajun Seasoning
  • More Recipes You May Enjoy
Homemade cajun seasoning in a jar.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning

What is Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning is a blendย black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. For different flavors, other additions can be make like chili flakes, oregano and thyme.

What Can You Use Cajun Season For

The uses for Cajun seasoning are endless. Cajun seasoning in great on shrimp, chicken, potatoes, pasta and so much more. You can add a dash to soups and stews to spice it up a bit. Even add it to chili, tacos, wraps rice dishes and just about anything else you would like to add a bit of Cajun flavour to.

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Cajun Seasoning Recipes

Find All 11 Cajun Seasoning Recipes Below!

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Homemade Cajun Seasoningย is one you're going to want to make and keep on hand in your pantry. Yes, you can buy it ready made but why not whip up your own fresh batch! Easy to make using ingredients like paprika, cayenne, dried chili flakes, garlic powder and more! It's stuff you'll already have in your spice drawer and you can enjoy your own homemade blend. Cajun seasoning in great on shrimp, chicken, potatoes, pasta and so much more.
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homemade cajun seasoniing in a jar

Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Theseย Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wingsย come together quickly using aย Homemade Cajun Seasoningย . They are full of flavour with a kick of spice and go great so many side dishes.
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One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner

Make this flavourful and easy One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner for a fuss free meal soon. Tender chicken thighs, potatoes, peppers and onions coated in a lightly spiced Cajun seasoning for a great taste!
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Chicken thighs and potatoes on a serving tray.

One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice

Add this lightly spiced One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice dish to your dinner rotation soon. Chicken and rice seasoned in Homemade Cajun Seasoning with peppers, onions, garlic and cooked in chicken broth. And it all cooked in one skillet for easy clean up!
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Cajun skillet and rice in a pan.

Crispy Cod Nuggets with Cajun Alioli

Crispy Cod Nuggets with Cajun Alioli, yes please! Cod pieces fried to perfection with a creamy yet spiced dip, what could be better.ย  A great appetizer, party food or main course.ย  You choose!
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Crispy cod nuggets on a plate with a dip.

Baked Cajun Shrimp

Theseย Baked Cajun Shrimpย come together quickly using aย Homemade Cajun Seasoning. This shrimp dish is baked not fried and full of flavour with a little heat. Great served with lemon wedges or your favourite dipping sauces.
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Cajun spiced shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges.

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

This Cajun Shrimp Alfredo might be my new favourite pasta dish! With seafood, smokey flavour and a creamy Alfredo sauce, it's a real winner.
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Thisย Cajun Chicken Alfredoย has it all wrapped up! It creamy, it's got a hint of spice, and it's just downright delicious. A great mid week family dinner that will keep you going back for more!
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Cajun chicken alfredo in a skillet

Cajun Chicken Kebabs

Coming in today with these Cajun Chicken Kebabs that use minimal ingredients and a quick marinade time. Great for summer barbecues.
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Cajun Chicken Strips with a Minted Garlic Dip

You can never go wrong with chicken strips. And these Cajun Chicken Strips with a Minted Garlic Dip are fantastic. They are spiced with a Homemade Cajun Seasoning and dipped in a delicious minted garlic dip. Take a look!
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Chicken strips on a plate with a dip.

Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad

A new take on an classic salad. If you like the good ol' classic Cesar salad, you are going to love this updated version.ย Grilled Cajun Chicken Saladย is just perfect for summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Cajun and Creole Seasoning?

Although both seasonings are often confused with each other, they are different. Cajun seasoning uses a lot of peppers like black pepper and cayenne. Whereas Creole seasoning uses herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregano.

Is Cajun Seasoning Hot?

Cajun seasoning contains many different spices, however, it can be as hot as you make it depending on how many dried chili flakes you would like to add to your seasoning. Store bought brands will often say hot or mild on the packaging.

Homemade cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
Homemade Cajun Spice Blend


Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoningย takes just minutes to put together and can be used on chicken, fish, meat and vegetables.ย It uses ingredients that you will already have in your pantry and not chili powder needed for this recipe!
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Homemade Taco Seasoning in a bowl

Moroccan Spice Seasoning

Thisย Moroccan Spice Seasoningย takes just minutes to put together and can be used on chicken, fish, meat, vegetables and everything in between. It uses ingredients that you will already have in your cupboard and you get to control the flavours yourself.
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moroccan spice in a bowl

Honey Garlic Sauce

Honey Garlic Sauce. A versatile sweet and garlicky sauce that you can make in advance, store in the fridge and get out in a hurry when you're ready to use it. Made with minimal ingredients and cooked in just 10 minutes, it's one you might want to file in marinade favourites!
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Recipes with Cajun Seasoning

Add a little spice to you dinner using these Recipes with Cajun Seasoning. Here I've put together a collection of our favourite Cajun inspired recipes including a fantastic recipe for you own Homemade Cajun Seasoning!
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: cajun seasoning, homemade seasoning, spiced dinner recipes
Servings: 11 recipes
Author: Julia Pinney

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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The recipes can be found in the post by clicking the โ€œGet the Recipeโ€ button next to the recipe image.
  1. Homemade Cajun Seasoning
  2. Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings
  3. One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner
  4. One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice
  5. Crispy Cod Nuggets with Cajun Alioli
  6. Bake Cajun Shrimp
  7. Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
  8. Cajun Chicken Alfredo
  9. Cajun Chicken Kebabs
  10. Cajun Chicken Strips with a Minted Garlic Sauce
  11. Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad

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By on September 14th, 2024
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