Cajun Spiced Pecans

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Cajun Spiced Pecans, plated and ready to serve

Spiced nuts are a Southern party staple, and pecans — grown throughout the South — are the natural choice. Toasted in butter with a bold Cajun blend, they make an easy, portable snack that holds up for days in a jar on the counter.

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Ingredients for Cajun Spiced Pecans

Cajun Spiced Pecans

Butter-toasted pecans coated in a smoky, spicy Cajun seasoning blend, perfect for snacking or a party bowl.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw pecan halves
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Toss pecans with melted butter, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt until evenly coated.
  • Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • Cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Pecans provide healthy monounsaturated fats and are naturally low in net carbs.
  • A satisfying, portable snack that helps curb between-meal cravings.
  • Free of added sugar, unlike most candied or glazed nut mixes.
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