Cajun Spice Mix

We love Cajun food and try to make it as authentic as we can.

A Cajun seasoning mix is used in many Cajun recipes. It is basically salt with a variety of spices. There are many commercial seasoning mixes on the market some of our favourites are from the kitchens of Paul Prudhomme but they can be difficult to find in the UK. Another excellent seasoning mix is Zatarain's Seasoning again difficult to obtain here in the UK.

However, here is a seasoning mix recipe that we use it is a good all-rounder, you can use it for barbecue ribs, chicken, blackened fish, Cajun soups or sauces, blackened steaks, and blackened pastas. I would suggest that you experiment with every batch until you have the spice combination that you yourself like.

Prep-Time: Are you in a hurry? Good food takes time to prepare

Cook-Time: No cooking

LiveJournal Tags: Cajun,Spices,Spice Blends

You Will Need;

1. 700 grams Sea Salt
2. 5 tablespoons, Cayenne Pepper
3. 3 tablespoons, Black pepper
4. 3 tablespoons, Chilli Powder
5. 1 tablespoon, Paprika (we like to use a sweet Hungarian paprika)
6. 3 tablespoons, Onion Powder
7. 3 tablespoons, Garlic Powder
8. 1 tablespoon, Thyme
9. 1 tablespoon, Basil
10. 1 tablespoon, Bay leaf (ground)
11. 1 tablespoon, Cumin
12. 1 tablespoon, Oregano

Method:

• Add all the seasoning, except salt, in a blender.
• Cover and blend to a fine consistency.
• Don't breathe the dust, unless like Molly you want to enter into a sneezing frenzy!
• Mix the blended spices with the salt until you achieve a uniform colour.
• Use as you would salt. Place the spice mix in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.

The Superlative Cajun Shrimp

LiveJournal Tags: Cajun,Shrimp,Tasty

We fell in love with Cajun Cuisine in 1990 and we were so lucky that in 1991 in Palm Springs Chef Paul Prudhomme came for a visit and let us into a few of his tips and tricks. This is an effortless yet lovely appetizer for everyday celebrations we always served this in a nice glass bowl served on a bed of crushed ice just before dinner along with drinks something like canapés

Serves: 12 for a dinner party

Time: from start to finish including marinating time 4hours 10 minutes

You Will Need

• ½ a lemon
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen peeled medium shrimp (about 2 pounds in the shell)
• ½ cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
• Lettuce leaves

Method:

1. Combine the lemon peel, water, onion, lemon juice, cooking oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large frying pan/skillet; heat to boiling.
2. Add the shrimp stirring to coat, return to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 4 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque, stirring twice.
3. Stir in the green or red pepper, transfer the mixture to a glass bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, stirring the mixture occasionally.
4. At serving time, drain the mixture well.
5. Serve in a bowl lined with lettuce and make sure you have plenty of serving picks.