11 cajun recipes

A delicious colorful Cajun pasta main with chicken and shrimp.

Even the sweet potato/yam "dis-liker" (me) liked the flavor of these. Nice little bite from the cayenne. And the amount of sugar was just right. I don't care for really "sweet" yam dishes at all! Thanks for this addition to our holiday dinner. (Part of my "Thanksgiving 2010" Menu)

A succulent dish that has a spicy taste everyone in your family will love!

Spice up your gumbo with this simple recipe that calls for tuna fish, shrimp and steamed rice.

Creole or red jambalaya includes tomatoes while the Cajun style does not. Either way, it is a spicy and robust dish that epitomizes the soul of New Orleans. Here's my recipe for Cajun style jambalaya.

Cajun shrimp stew simmered with crushed tomatoes, red wine, bell peppers, filé seasoning, and thyme. Served over rice with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Ready in 40 minutes.

Hearty Cajun corn soup loaded with smoked sausage, cubed ham, tomatoes, and corn kernels in a roux-thickened broth with cayenne and hot sauce. Feeds a crowd and simmers for an hour.

Homemade Cajun spice blend with paprika, filé powder, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and fennel. Ornish-friendly with no added fat. Makes 2 cups in 10 minutes flat.

Spice up your shrimp with this savory recipe your whole family will enjoy.

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Cornmeal-crusted Cajun catfish served over a sweet-and-spicy strawberry sauce made with preserves, horseradish, hot sauce, and red wine vinegar. A bold Southern fish dish that surprises.