[ Cajun Recipes ]

We just love the flavors of Cajun and Creole Food. If you love Cajun food, check out these many Cajun recipes. Bring on that amazing southern cooking! Find classics like gumbo recipes, etouffee recipes, jambalaya, boiled peanuts, red beans and rice as well as awesome sides like maque choux, hoppin' john and many turkey, shrimp or chicken pasta Cajun and Creole inspired recipes.
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This comforting Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo features a rich, dark roux, the classic Cajun holy trinity of vegetables, seared chicken, smoked andouille sausage, and bold Cajun seasoning. It’s one of my all-time favorite dishes—I can never get enough of it!
Pastalaya
Pastalaya is the Cajun pasta dish you always dreamed of, made with all of your favorite jambalaya ingredients, but with pasta instead of rice, a comfort food revelation made all in one pot!
Southern Cornbread Dressing
This Southern cornbread dressing is a holiday essential, featuring homemade cornbread and a bold Creole seasoning that brings out the best flavors. It’s the perfect side dish for any festive meal!
Creamy Orzo with Cajun Chicken
This Creamy Orzo with Cajun Chicken is packed with bold flavors and a spicy kick! Made in one-pot it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and minimal cleanup.
Incredible Turkey Wings
Prepare these turkey wings effortlessly by rubbing them with Cajun spices and oven baking them. They are perfect for holiday meals and can be served with optional gravy, making them a beloved dish.
The Best Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun shrimp recipe is fast and simple to make, with juicy shrimp seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice mix and seared to perfection. It's perfect as a dinner or appetizer! Pair it with homemade remoulade or toss it into pasta dishes like Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
Green Gumbo Recipe (Gumbo Z'Herbes)
This green gumbo recipe, aka "gumbo z'herbes", is a Louisiana classic Creole gumbo made with mixed greens like kale, collards, beet greens, mustard, chard, you name it. One of my favorites.
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta features tender shrimp and noodles in a spicy tomato sauce that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Try it with my homemade Cajun spice blend for extra depth!
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning
This Cajun seasoning recipe is the ideal mix of everyday spices that brings bold flavor and a kick to meats, seafood, soups, stews, gumbos, and more. It's my all-time favorite seasoning blend!
Mouthwatering Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Mouthwatering Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked shrimp with creamy, spicy goodness. With the richness of heavy cream, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a kick of Cajun seasoning, this pasta is sure to impress. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. Enjoy every delicious bite!
Flavorful Turkey Wings
Easily make these turkey wings by coating them with Cajun seasoning and baking them in the oven. Perfect for the holidays, they can be accompanied by optional gravy and are sure to become a crowd-pleaser.
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Crawfish Etouffee
This Cajun crawfish etouffee recipe is loaded with meaty crawfish tails smothered in a rich gravy with spices and fresh herbs, served over rice. It's huge on flavor and easy to make. One of our very favorites!
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This down home Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo recipe is made with a rich and comforting dark roux, the Cajun holy trinity of vegetables, seared chicken, smoked andouille, and plenty of Cajun seasoning. This is one of my most favorite dishes in the whole world. I can never get enough gumbo.
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Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is a classic Louisiana dish featuring creamy beans slowly simmered with smoked ham, andouille sausage, and a blend of spices, then served over rice for a rich, complex flavor.
Creole Tomato And Shrimp Stew
This hearty tomato and shrimp stew recipe is bursting with Creole flavor with lots of shrimp and fire roasted tomatoes, thickened with a rich roux, a family favorite.