Which Cajun seasoning should I use?
| Seasoning | Made in | Heat | Best on |
| Cattleman's Grill Blackening Seasoning | USA | Mild (2/11) | Blackened fish, prawns, chicken thighs |
| Elk Creek Cajun Stinger | USA | Mild (1/11) | Chicken, seafood, chips, rice |
| Taipan BBQ New Orleans Jambalaya | Australia | Mild (2/11) | Jambalaya, chicken, prawns |
| Heavenly Hell Soul Creole | Australia | Mild (2/11) | Chicken, prawns, fish, veg |
| Meat Church Holy Voodoo | USA | Medium (4/11) | Poultry, ribs, veg, smoked turkey |
| Blues Hog Cajun Bayou | USA | Medium (5/11) | Chicken, prawns, sausage, gumbo |
| Hardcore Carnivore Cajun Rub | Australia | Medium (5/11) | Gumbo, jambalaya, blackened fish |
| Heavenly Hell Pinch Dat Tail | Australia | Medium (5/11) | Prawns, seafood boils, chicken |
| Carolina Smoke Creole | Australia | Medium (5/11) | Prawns, chicken, gumbo, jambalaya |
Cajun vs Creole seasoning
Both come from Louisiana. Cajun blends lean on paprika, garlic and cayenne for a bolder, hotter crust. Creole blends tend to be more herb-led, with thyme and oregano. In the pan they're largely interchangeable.
How to blacken fish or chicken
- Pat the fish or chicken dry and brush with melted butter or oil.
- Coat heavily with blackening or Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Cook in a very hot cast-iron pan or on a hot grill plate until a dark crust forms, then flip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cajun seasoning made of?
Most Cajun seasonings are built on paprika, garlic, onion, cayenne, black pepper and dried herbs. Each blend on this page lists its own ingredients.
Is Cajun seasoning hot?
Most Cajun seasonings here are mild to medium. Blackening Seasoning, Cajun Stinger and Soul Creole are mild; Holy Voodoo, Cajun Bayou and Hardcore Carnivore's Cajun Rub are medium.
What is the difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning?
Both are Louisiana styles. Cajun blends usually lean harder on cayenne and paprika, while Creole blends are more herb-led. They can be swapped in most recipes.
What do you use Cajun seasoning on?
Blackened fish and prawns, chicken thighs and wings, gumbo, jambalaya, seafood boils, sausages, chips and roast veg.
Is there an Australian-made Cajun seasoning?
Yes. Hardcore Carnivore, Heavenly Hell, Taipan BBQ and Carolina Smoke all make Cajun or Creole seasonings in Australia.