Cajun and Creole Recipes

Staff Picks

Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

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An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.

By RHONDA35

Cajun Spice Mix

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This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper. This makes a great oven Cajun hashbrowns!

By DiamondLil

Ann's Shrimp Etouffee

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Delicious shrimp dish with a Cajun flair! I've spent 6 years perfecting this shrimp recipe. I use shrimp harvested from a local shrimp farm. This is also great with firm crab meat or fish!!

By Ann Cooper

Easy Cajun Jambalaya

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I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

By Grant Michel

Creole Coffee

Good and simple. Rich, dark-roast coffee and chicory, molasses, and cream makes for a delicious cup of coffee.

By Jackie G.

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

This is a Cajun recipe I've had forever! I first prepared it when I was in my high school class in Metairie, Louisiana. It's awesome!

By Jodi Hanlon

Gumbo Style Chicken Creole

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Delicious chicken gumbo consistency with tomato base. Makes plenty to last for several days. Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with filé powder, if desired.

By SMFLRN

Shrimp Po' Boys

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Crispy fried shrimp sandwiches are served piping hot with a spicy and tangy remoulade sauce.

By Kikkoman

Crawfish Fettuccine II

This recipe is great for 'creamy pasta' lovers. Fettuccine noodles can easily be substituted with angel hair pasta.

By Jessica

Microwave Roux

Quick and easy way to make roux. Almost goof proof.

By flatscat

Crawfish Boulettes

Boulettes is French for 'little balls.' These combine the naturally sweet taste of crawfish tails with the Cajun 'Trinity' of onions, bell peppers, and celery, with an extra kick from the Cajun seasoning. They are deep fried until golden brown and delicious. You will love these!

By Chef Bayou

Creole Shrimp and Pasta Meuniere

This recipe is one of my favorites, because the taste of the shrimp doesn't get lost in the sauce. The sauce has just a hint of a kick, and really enhances the shrimp. Just wonderful...enjoy!!

By Betty Pritchard

Inspiration and Ideas

Chicken Andouille Gumbo

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"Delicious! My dad's side of the family is all Cajun, so whenever we went to visit them I got to enjoy their gumbo. This turned out just like I remember!" – JessicaD

How to Make Roux and Use It to Thicken Soups and Sauces

All About Roux

This thickening agent for soups and sauces dates back more than 300 years.

Chef John's Cajun Chicken Ragout

Gumbo-Style Chicken Creole

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How to Make Authentic Gumbo

Crawfish Macquechou

Simple Cajun Seasoning

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Here is a simple way to make Cajun seasoning using normal kitchen spices.

More Cajun and Creole Recipes

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

By MIAMI BEACH

Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

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I am going to give you my gumbo recipe. I learned to cook from my mother and grandmother who were born and raised in New Orleans and really knew how to cook. Most of the time, you could not get them to write down their recipes because they used a 'pinch' of this and 'just enough of that' and 'two fingers of water,' and so on. This recipe is a combination of both of their recipes which I have added to over the years. Serve over hot cooked rice. The gumbo can be frozen or refrigerated and many people like it better the next day. Bon appetit!

By Mddoccook

Jambalaya

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Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.

By Terri

Louisiana Crawfish Boil

What a feast! Invite the family and dig into this messy, yummy boil. Combining crawfish, sausage, corn, mushrooms, potatoes, and artichokes, this is a dish you'll crave over and over. Add other seafood or vegetables to your liking.

By IMANKAY

Creole Seasoning Blend

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This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with recipe attached.

By JOSLYN

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!

By Carol Spradling

Blackened Salmon Fillets

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Fire up succulent salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices!

By JEFF CALKINS

Blackened Seasoning Mix

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Eight ingredients and you've just made your own salt-free Cajun seasoning mix at home.

By DJBPITT

Blackened Fish

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This recipe calls for trout, but catfish or red snapper would be equally good. Be sure to have a well-ventilated kitchen!

By SUSANHOR

Air Fryer Beignets

These beignets take on a wholesome aspect as they're cooked in an air fryer. You will need a silicone egg-bite mold, available through retailers like Amazon®.

By thedailygourmet

Chef John's Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

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While true jambalaya is really more of a thicker rice stew than a soup, it's one of those dishes that more stock can be added to easily make it into a soup recipe. Serve garnished with green onion.

By Chef John

Easy Red Beans and Rice

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This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if you like.

By Paula

Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

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Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious!

By Sandra

Colleen's Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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This recipe came about from a lot of experimenting over the years. My family and friends like this version the best. Serve over cooked rice.

By Colleen Murtaugh

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. I revised the recipe after many, many trials. Serve it hot over cooked rice or with potato salad.

By Jodi Hanlon

Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!

This recipe is everything off the shelf, nothing too fancy, but wonderful and perfect for grilling. Marinate, or add sauce directly to the chicken. Send the kids to do the dishes and enjoy the evening!

By Bradley B.

Chef John's Shrimp Etouffee

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We're going to use this spicy and delicious New Orleans classic to demonstrate that it is possible to get good results from using waterlogged frozen shrimp, which unfortunately is sometimes the only option. To make them work we've got to use a few tricks. I prefer this with little chunks of browned chicken or pork, actually.

By Chef John

Louisiana Shrimp Creole II

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Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

By Katrina Berry

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.

By Tammy Schill

Authentic, No Shortcuts, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

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This is my take on a Louisiana classic. No shortcuts! Put everything into the slow cooker in the morning and you will have your meal ready in the late afternoon or evening, whenever you are ready. This recipe will feed a lot of people.

By Melissa S.

Buffalo Shrimp

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This is the BEST...you can adjust the intensity of the buffalo sauce to your liking. We like it HOT!!

By JIGGYnFL

Bubba's Jambalaya

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Easy Southern classic, with chicken, sausage, ham, and shrimp.

By FORDMAN88

Cajun Boudin

Boudin (boo-dahn) is a wonderfully scrumptious Cajun dish made with meat, rice, and seasonings. Boudin sausage is normally stuffed with pork and rice, but you can add shrimp, crawfish, or alligator meat.

By Christy Lane

Crawfish Fettuccine I

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One word -- delicious! This creamy dish will leave them begging for more. The crawfish and Cajun seasonings give a new twist to fettuccine.

By CYNTHIA2

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