[ 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 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!
Jambalaya Recipe
This jambalaya recipe is packed with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp, seasoned with bold spices. It's a comforting, flavorful dish that's easy to make in just 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!
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 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Packed with a dark, flavorful roux, the Cajun holy trinity, tender chicken, smoked andouille sausage, and a kick of Cajun seasoning, this chicken and sausage gumbo is pure comfort. It’s easily one of my favorite meals—I could eat gumbo forever!
Delicious Smothered Pork Chops
Packed with Creole-inspired flavors, these smothered pork chops are seared to perfection and simmered in a hearty gravy for a true taste of Southern cuisine.
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!
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.
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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!
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Cajun 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! So comforting. Fantastic weeknight meal and just perfect for the weekend!
The Best Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This hearty Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo is made with a luscious dark roux, the signature Cajun holy trinity, seared chicken, smoky andouille, and plenty of seasoning. It’s one of my absolute favorite dishes—I can’t 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!