Cajun Spice Rub

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Bring bold, zesty flavors to your cooking with this homemade Cajun Spice Rub! This quick and easy DIY seasoning blend is a vibrant medley of pantry staples like smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, aromatic garlic and onion powders, and herbaceous dried thyme and oregano. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat and savoriness, it’s ideal for adding authentic Cajun flair to chicken, shrimp, steaks, or even roasted vegetables. Whisked together in just 5 minutes, this versatile spice mix can be stored for months, making it a must-have for effortless meal prep and flavor-packed dishes. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this Cajun Spice Rub guarantees your recipes will be anything but boring.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons white pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt

📝 Instructions

5 steps

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, white pepper, and salt.

2. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the blend is evenly mixed and free of clumps.

3. Transfer the Cajun spice rub into an airtight container, such as a glass jar with a lid, to store.

4. For best results, use the spice rub within 6 months to ensure optimal freshness and flavor.

5. Use this spice rub to season chicken, shrimp, steaks, vegetables, or even sprinkle it onto roasted potatoes for a zesty kick.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (3.9g)

Calories		10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.2 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		244 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		2.2 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
	Total Sugars	0.4 g
Protein		0.4 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		13 mg	1%
Iron		0.4 mg	2%
Potassium		55 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25 cal (16.8%%)

Protein: 20 cal (13.8%%)

Carbs: 104 cal (69.4%%)