How to Make Cajun Seasoning for Gumbo

Cajun seasoning enlivens a pot of gumbo.

Cajun seasoning nicely enhances most seafood and meat dishes, especially gumbo. This combination of several spices adds zest to the traditional Louisiana dish. Does this Spark an idea?

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Tablespoon
Small dish
Salt
Oregano
Paprika
Cayenne pepper
Ground black pepper
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Chili powder

Instructions

- 1
  
  Measure one tablespoon of each of these spices: oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder.
- 2
  
  Measure 2 1/2 tablespoons of salt.
- 3
  
  Pour measured spices into a small dish.
- 4
  
  Stir all of the spices with the tablespoon until they are well-mixed.
- 5
  
  Use Cajun seasoning in gumbo according to taste. Use as you would salt.

Tips & Warnings

This recipe will make 9 1/2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.

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Mutsumi Aug 18, 2011
i try this weekend

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