Ingredients

Cajun Spice Blends

There are as many different recipes for Cajun Spice blends as there are Cajuns. There are so many great blends available that I don’t bother to make my own. Recipes can include any of the following ingredients:

Paprika
Ground cumin
Salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Black pepper
Dried thyme
Dried oregano
Cayenne pepper
Cardamom
Caraway seeds
Dried basil
Filé powder
Dry mustard

The one key is to check the Nutrition Facts to see if the blend has salt in the mix. I have seen blends with as much as 300 mg sodium in 1/4 teaspoon! Buy a blend with little or no salt.