What Is Cajun Spice Seasoning?

Cajun Spice Seasoning is a rustic seasoning blend that hails from Louisiana, the home of delicious Cajun cuisine. Everyone tends to have their own spin on it, but in general, it’s a spicy blend featuring lots of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. Various other seasonings can be added to taste.

Culinary Use

•  Sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn.
•  Mix with canola oil, brush over salmon, then grill.
• Mix with ground turkey breast or 90 percent lean ground beef, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped red onion for a jazzed up burger.
•  Give oven fries a kick when they’re hot out of the oven.
• Whisk with low fat ranch dressing to serve over a grilled chicken salad.
• Make a one-pot Cajun shrimp dish – ready in less than 10 minutes!
• Mix with nonfat Greek yogurt as a dip for veggies or baked potato topper.
• Combine with crabmeat and cream cheese for surprisingly delectable party food.
• Use on its own or mix with other favorite spices to make a dry rub for chicken, fish, steak, pork, corn on the cob or thick slices of vegetables.

Health Benefits

• May reduce cancer risk.
• Boosts immune system.
• Improves heart health.
• Reduces cholesterol.
• Improves lung health.
• Helps in weight loss.
• Antioxidant rich.
• Prevents oxidative stress

Nutrition Value

A Tablespoon of Cajun Spice Seasoning weighing 12 g contains:

• Calories: 11
• Total Fat: 0.3g
• Sodium: 3267mg
• Carbohydrates: 2.4g
• Protein: 0.5g

Forms Available

• Powder