Description
Bring bold Louisiana flavor to your table with this Homemade Slap Ya Mama Seasoning—a quick, easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep. This all-purpose Cajun spice blend adds zesty heat and savory depth to chicken, fish, shrimp, veggies, fries, and even popcorn. It’s a pantry-friendly easy recipe that fits right into dinner ideas, breakfast ideas (hello, spicy eggs!), and food ideas for game day. Fresh, customizable, and budget-friendly—make a batch in 5 minutes and season smarter.
Ingredients
1/2 cup paprika
3 tbsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp black pepper (fine ground)
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp dried oregano (crumbled)
2 tsp dried thyme (crumbled)
Instructions
1. Measure spices: ensure spoons and bowl are completely dry to prevent clumping.
2. Mix: whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl until the color is uniform and no streaks remain.
3. Adjust: taste a tiny pinch; add more cayenne for heat or more paprika for a milder, sweeter profile.
4. Store: transfer to an airtight jar; label with name and date. Keep in a cool, dark pantry.
5. Use: season proteins and veggies before cooking, or sprinkle as a finishing salt to taste.
Notes
For low-sodium: reduce salt to 1–2 tbsp and increase paprika to compensate for volume.
For smoky depth: swap 1–2 tbsp of the paprika with smoked paprika.
Best freshness: make smaller batches and use within 3–6 months; shake the jar before each use to redistribute spices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning / Spice Blend
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole – American South
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (3 g)
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg