Cajun Dynamite Dust
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A bold Cajun-style dry rub with paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, filé powder and herbs. Sprinkle it on fish, seafood, meat, chicken or vegetables, or use it as a rub.
Ingredients
- ½ cup paprika
- 6 tablespoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons filé powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons cayenne or 1 tablespoon for a mild version
- 2 tablespoons white pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
Equipment
- zip-top bags
- mixing bowl
- mason jars
Directions
- Put all twelve ingredients in a large zip-top bag or mixing bowl.
- Shake or stir thoroughly until well combined, with no streaks.
- Pour into a clean airtight spice jar, mason jar, or sealed storage bag.
- Shake before each use, then sprinkle on raw fish, seafood, meat, chicken, or vegetables right before cooking.
Notes
About 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound for general seasoning, or about 1 tablespoon per pound as a dry rub. Airtight, cool, dark, dry cupboard; up to 6 months; clumping means it picked up moisture. Refrigerate cooked leftovers; use within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 15g | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 0.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2238mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 19 servings; dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed, cayenne or 1 tablespoon for a mild version (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
