Creole seasoning is perfect homemade seasoning blend used in Creole cuisine like Creole gumbo or jambalaya. Creole and Cajun seasoning can be used loosely and interchangeable when making Louisiana food. Creole seasoning has more herbs in it, whereas Cajun seasoning primarily focuses on pepper (ground white, black and red).

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Creole vs Cajun seasoning – what’s the difference?
Ingredients needed
How to make Creole seasoning
How to use creole seasoning
Useful tips
📋Creole Seasoning

Creole vs Cajun seasoning – what’s the difference?

Though both seasonings have a similar flavor profiles, Creole seasoning has more herbs in it, whereas Cajun seasoning primarily focuses on pepper (ground white, black and red).

One of the most used spices in creole cuisine is creole seasoning. Mostly used in creole cuisine that is tomato-based dishes like gumbo or jambalaya whereas Cajun food does not (with exception of sauce piquant). Cajun seasoning is mostly used in dishes like blackened fish, chicken, or creamy pasta.

Creole and Cajun seasoning can be used loosely and interchangeable when making Louisiana food.

Many use Cajun or creole interchangeably as it’s mostly the same flavor profile.

Traditionally Cajun seasoning is made without any herbs. In my Cajun seasoning recipe, I did add oregano and thyme as I like the flavors. To make traditional Cajun food, make the seasoning without any herbs.

Notice there are many more herbs included in Creole seasoning? Yes, it’s high on herbs – that’s probably the main difference apart from where it’s used in cooking.

Ingredients needed

You’ll need-

4 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 teaspoons garlic granules
4 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

How to make Creole seasoning

Grab a measuring spoon and measure all the spices.

Combine all the measured spices in a bowl.

Note: if you like fine powder, blend the spice mix in a spice or coffee blender.

Store the spice in clean air tight jars. Store the spice in cool dry place.

It’ll stay good for 6 months to a year. But the spices tend to lose it’s flavors over time. For best flavors use the spice within 2 months.

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How to use creole seasoning

Sometimes Cajun and Creole seasoning are used interchangeably in many Southern dishes. Creole seasoning is used in variety of dishes in Creole cuisine, like

Gumbo
Jambalaya
Salads
Burgers
Shrimp boil
As dry rub
Grilled meat
Stews and soups

Useful tips

Store spice in airtight jars.
Always store spice away from heat. It’s best to store in your pantry in a cool dry place.
For optimal flavors use the spice within 2 months.
Feel free to increase the amount of your favorite spice or herbs.

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