Cajun

You can enjoy the zesty flavors of Cajun recipes at home. Browse our Cajun cuisine for potluck ideas for a crowd and classic and healthy Cajun dishes.

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    Turkey Shrimp Gumbo

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    Cajun Grilled Shrimp

    1 review

    The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those...


    Foil-Packet Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

    7 reviews

    This hearty, satisfying dinner has all the flavors of an authentic jambalaya with little effort. The foil packets can be...

    Spicy Cajun Potato Salad

    11 reviews

    Here in Louisiana we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all...


    Catfish Creole

    A friend gave me this recipe, and it's been a family favorite since the first time I made it.


    Rabbit Gumbo

    2 reviews

    My husband's family has enjoyed this satisfying gumbo for many years. Bold seasonings and savory sausage slices enhance the mild...


    Cajun Pepper Steak

    3 reviews

    Cajun recipes have become popular across the country, but they've always been loved here. See if this recipe doesn't...


    Banana-Nut Cornbread

    7 reviews

    A boxed cornbread mix gets a tasty treatment when dressed up with bananas and chopped walnuts. These moist golden loaves...


    Turkey Sausage Jambalaya

    1 review

    "Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida....


    Crawfish Pizzas

    These spicy pizzas were winners when I entered them in the International Crawfish Festival in Jackson, Mississippi. —Jackie Powell, Jayess,...


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    Shrimp Gumbo

    32 reviews

    A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...

    Cajun Country Fried Chicken

    1 review

    I've perfected my own Cajun seasoning made from 11 herbs and spices. But in this recipe, a store-bought variety works...


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    Traditional New Orleans King Cake

    16 reviews

    Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby in the cake. Whoever finds...


    Lightened-Up Gumbo

    3 reviews

    Full of flavor and color, this gumbo tastes like the real deal, except for being lower in calories and fat....


    Chicken Creole

    12 reviews

    I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time....


    Creole Seasoning Mix

    5 reviews

    I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. —Marian...


    Crispy Oven-Fried Oysters

    11 reviews

    I entered this recipe for breaded and baked oysters with a zippy jalapeno mayonnaise in a seafood contest and took...


    Creole Shrimp Pizza

    5 reviews

    Pizza and the flavors of Creole cuisine blend amazingly well in this hearty dish with a crispy crust. Add more...


    Haddock with Lime-Cilantro Butter

    2 reviews

    Here in Louisiana, the good times roll when we broil fish and serve it with lots of lime juice, cilantro...


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    Shrimp & Crab Casserole

    12 reviews

    This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To...

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    New Orleans Beignets

    15 reviews

    These sweet French doughnuts, inspired by the ones found in Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, are square instead of...


    Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

    4 reviews

    Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through—but I...


    Zippy Shrimp Spread

    3 reviews

    Horseradish adds kick to the seafood sauce in this shrimp spread from Leigh Hein, Vernon, Connecticut. "It's a must a...


    Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa

    4 reviews

    A delightful and tasty rub makes this quick recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to...


    Southern Pot Roast

    4 reviews

    Cajun seasoning adds kick to this tender beef roast that's served with a corn and tomato mixture. It is an...


    Sticky Chicken Wings

    1 review

    You'll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings....