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[lakomec]

Hi all:

My husband loves cajun spice, but unfortunately, he has been told that he can only be on a 2 gram sodium diet, which isn't much. Is there a recipe out there for a cajun spice mix without salt?

[nana]

Hi lakomec...Welcome to the board!

You really might want to try to find...Tony Chachere’s Salt Free Cajun Seasoning. Tony Chachere’s Salt Free Cajun Seasoning is blended with a salt substitute instead of salt. This salt free Cajun seasoning blend has all the same spices as Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning.

Here is the original recipe: (you might try to adjust it to your liking)

Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning Recipe

26 ounces salt
1 1/2 ounces black pepper -- ground
2 ounces red pepper -- ground
1 ounce garlic powder -- pure
1 ounce chili powder
1 ounce Monosodium glutamate -- (Accent)

Mix well and use like salt. For barbeque and fried foods: Season food all over. Cook as usual.

**Also to make his "seasoning for seafood": use half of the mixture (in previous post for Tony's seasoning)

Add:
1 tsp powdered thyme
1 tsp bay leaf
1 tsp sweet basil
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You probably could adjust most any of the cajun seasoning recipes yourself (...might wanna try them out on a smaller scale until you know what you like)

Here are a few more I found:

Salt Free Cajun Seasoning Blend (About 2 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground Chipotle chile peppers
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup California, or New Mexico, chiles, ground
1/4 cup Pasilla chiles, powdered
1/4 cup granulated onion powder
2 Tablespoons oregano
2 Tablespoons rubbed sage
1 cup paprika
1 Tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoons powdered bay leaves

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

...You can adjust the flavor by adding or subtracting any herb you like. You can also make half a recipe. Keep the extra in the freezer.

(It is good in pasta sauces, beans, sprinkled on fish to saute, etc. It's very good mixed with melted butter, garlic, lemon and herbs to pour over poached or pan sauteed fish. )

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Cajun Blackening Spice (1/4 cup)

Sprinkle over meats and seafood before grilling or pan frying for an authentic Cajun taste...mix with breadcrumbs for casserole toppings. Or for stuffed mushrooms.

5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine and store in an air-tight container.
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Salt-free Cajun Seasoning (1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons red cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix all ingredients together. Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, in a cool, dry place.

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Cajun Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

In the container of a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients, and process on high speed until reduced to a fine powder.
Transfer to a container with a tight fitting lid and use as desired.
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Creole Spice Mix

Base creole seasoning mix - good to give away as a gift.

2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 teaspoons sweet paprika

Combine until well blended.

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Creole Seasoning Blend (1 cup)

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A SMALL BOWL; STIR WELL.
STORE IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER; SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE USE TO SEASON CHICKEN, FISH, SALAD DRESSING, DIPS, OR VEGETABLES.

[lakomec]

Thank you for all the recipies. I use Tony's all the time. Again, thank you for such a quick response. My husband just had a double bypass surgery and no more salt. He is a saltahaulic. LOL

[nana]

I hope that he does ok now (and you too). I gotta admit that I know what it is to be a saltaholic...and of course I love cajun/creole cooking.

[lucky]

Great job Nana;
i'll post these in the spices thread fdor posterity!

[lakomec]

Thank you for your kind words. I am also looking for recipies with no or low salt if you guys have any.

[nana]

Great job Nana;
i'll post these in the spices thread fdor posterity!

Thank you Lucky...I posted them there myself last night...

[nana]

Thank you for your kind words. I am also looking for recipies with no or low salt if you guys have any.

I sent you an e-mail with some links for heart healthy & low sodium recipes...hope that you get it ok...let me know if you don't & I'll figure something else out.