Spice
Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning is a Louisiana-style blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, black pepper, and herbs for blackening, gumbos, and grilled foods. Heat and salt levels vary widely by brand. Related Creole blends may be more herbal and less fiery.
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Breeds, cuts & preparations
Preparation
Freshly GroundPowderToastedWhole Mix
Characteristic
Blended
CommonCharacteristic
EarthyGarlickyHotPepperySavourySmoky
History
US
Acadian and Creole Louisiana cookery combined New World chillies with European aromatics.
US
Commercial Cajun spice blends surged with popular blackened fish trends.
Cajun seasoning became a supermarket standard beyond the Gulf South.
Low-salt and smoky variants expanded the category worldwide.