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red lobster cajun spice mix

Red Lobster Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 16 (approximately 1 tsp per serving)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 tsp fine black pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Add all 9 spices to a small bowl and stir for 30 seconds until the color is uniform and no pale streaks of garlic powder remain.
  2. Pour the mix through a fine mesh strainer into a second bowl, pressing gently with a spoon for about 1 minute to break up any clumps and ensure an even blend.
  3. Spoon into a clean, dry glass jar, seal tightly, and label with the date; serve the open jar with a dusting of the mix on the rim for the best presentation.

Notes

You can toast the finished blend in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 45 seconds before jarring if you want a deeper, smokier flavor; let it cool completely before sealing. If you are making this for someone who is sensitive to heat, start with 0.5 tsp cayenne and taste before adding more. The mix is intentionally salt-forward for a dry rub but works fine in a marinade if you reduce or omit the sea salt.