107 Cajun Recipes
From Whole30 Shrimp Étouffée with Bell Peppers to Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Creole Tomato Sauce — explore 107 Cajun recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Whole30 Shrimp Étouffée with Bell Peppers and Cauliflower Rice
A rich, spicy shrimp étouffée made without flour, simmered with bell peppers and onions, served over cauliflower rice for a comforting Whole30 seafood feast.
Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Creole Tomato Sauce
Succulent shrimp tossed in a smoky Cajun spice blend and simmered in a vibrant Creole tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Slow-Cooked Creole Red Beans with Andouille and Smoked Paprika
A comforting Creole dish of slow-simmered red beans infused with smoky andouille sausage, spices, and a rich vegetable base, perfect for a hearty meal.
Po’boy Sandwich with Crispy Fried Catfish and Remoulade Sauce
A classic New Orleans po’boy featuring golden fried catfish fillets tucked inside a crusty French roll, dressed with tangy remoulade and fresh lettuce.
Slow-Cooked Andouille Sausage and Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
A hearty Louisiana-style gumbo featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender black-eyed peas, and a dark roux simmered to rich perfection.
Bayou Rum-Spiked Shrimp Étouffée
A rich and flavorful Louisiana classic featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a dark roux infused with Bayou Rum for a subtle sweetness and depth.
Smoked Andouille Jambalaya with Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
A hearty one-pot Cajun jambalaya packed with smoky andouille sausage, bell peppers, and ripe tomatoes, simmered with fragrant spices.
Garlic Butter Po'Boy Shrimp Sandwiches
Classic New Orleans po’boys filled with crispy shrimp tossed in garlic butter, served on crusty French bread with fresh lettuce and pickles.
Spiced New Orleans Style Seafood Gumbo with Okra
A rich, dark roux-based gumbo packed with shrimp, crab, and smoky sausage, accented by tender okra and bold Creole spices.
Sautéed Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Roasted Sweet Corn and Black Bean Salad
Pan-seared catfish seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, served atop a roasted sweet corn and black bean salad for a colorful and flavorful Southern dish.
Classic Creole Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Shrimp
Hearty and spicy jambalaya featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and a blend of Creole spices simmered with rice for a soul-warming meal.
Boiled Crab with Garlic Butter Sauce
A flavorful Cajun seafood boil featuring fresh crab simmered in a spicy broth and served with a rich garlic butter dipping sauce.
Hot Dog Sliders with Spiced Mustard
Mini cornmeal-crusted hot dogs on brioche buns with a tangy Cajun-spiced mustard sauce for a crowd-pleasing handheld treat.
Savory Crawfish King Cake Bites
Flaky puff pastry pockets filled with spiced crawfish and cream cheese, baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar for a festive twist.
Shrimp and Okra
A vibrant, spicy-savory dish with plump shrimp and tender okra simmered in a smoky Cajun spice blend, served over rice.
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
A one-pot Louisiana classic featuring chicken, andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a smoky tomato base.
Simmered Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo
Rich, smoky gumbo with plump shrimp, andouille sausage, and vegetables in a tomato-based broth.
Jambalaya Jolt
A vibrant one-pot Cajun masterpiece featuring smoky sausage, chicken, and a surprise tropical pineapple kick, simmered in a rich tomato-herb broth.
Funky Shrimp Boil
A vibrant, spicy shrimp boil with potatoes and corn, tossed in a tangy lemon-herb butter sauce for a lively New Orleans street-food experience.
Beignets with Creole Coffee Glaze
Light, airy fried dough squares dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with a rich coffee-infused glaze, perfect for capturing the essence of Café du Monde.
Shrimp and Rice Boil
A spicy, comforting one-pot meal with shrimp, andouille sausage, and Creole-seasoned rice, inspired by traditional Louisiana boil dishes.
Texas Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich, spicy gumbo featuring tender chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and filé powder, served over steamed rice.
Baltimore Bay Scallops
Succulent scallops pan-seared with a citrus-herb crust and served over a bed of saffron-infused rice.
Citrus-Spiced Oysters
Briny oysters bathed in a zesty citrus glaze, offering a savory twist on the act of imbibe through flavor absorption.
About Cajun cooking
What defines Cajun cooking?
Cajun cooking is rural Louisiana country cooking, and it begins with a roux cooked far darker than a French one — to peanut butter or milk chocolate — which supplies both thickening and a toasted, nutty depth. Onion, celery and green bell pepper (the holy trinity) go into that roux, andouille and tasso bring smoke and pork, and cayenne-forward seasoning is layered at every stage rather than shaken on at the end. Gumbo, etouffee and jambalaya are the pillars. Our 107 Cajun recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Cajun pantry staples?
Neutral oil and flour for roux, onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, andouille sausage, tasso or smoked ham, cayenne, sweet and smoked paprika, white and black pepper, dried thyme and oregano, bay leaves, file powder, long-grain rice and hot sauce.
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Are there vegetarian Cajun options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter alongside this page to find Cajun recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.