These easy Cajun recipes feature gumbo, jambalaya, and other authentic Cajun and Creole dishes. You can make dinner tonight exciting with some Cajun food!
If aliens came to Earth and forced us to give up every cuisine except one, Cajun would have to be in the running. It’s so packed with flavor and a perfectly balanced amount of spice, and there’s plenty of seafood for those of us who love it.
This recipes can help you make entire Cajun meals, or you can add these dishes to other meals to give them a little spice. It’s not hard to learn Cajun cooking, although some dishes require some patience.
Many of these dishes are authentic Cajun recipes, but some add unique and fun twists. And that’s good because there’s no end to what you can make with Cajun cooking!
Easy Cajun and Creole Recipes
This Cajun Chicken Pasta bake is the best kind of comfort food. Blackened chicken breast is tossed with creamy Alfredo pasta, then baked in the oven and topped with a thick layer of parmesan and cheddar cheese.
Cajun Shrimp Salad with the best creamy dressing is a great healthy dinner salad that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor! Made with juicy seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet corn and colorful veggies.
Perfect for Five Guys fans that love their fries, want to recreate cajun fries at home in the air fryer, but also for people with nut allergies that want Five Guys Cajun Fries without the peanut oil.
Cajun Salmon Pasta brings penne, roasted salmon, mushrooms, zucchini and sundried tomatoes together in a creamy, zesty sauce that will transport you to New Orleans!
Enjoy the flavors of Cajun cuisine in the comforts of your home with this blackened chicken sandwich recipe. Juicy chicken fillets covered in delicious spices like paprika, curry powder, and thyme; hot, blackened crust that pairs well with cool, fresh toppings and a creamy sauce like spicy mayo.
Flavorful, tender shrimp and fettuccine pasta are smothered in a one-of-a-kind spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce to make the best Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. This delicious meal takes just over 30 minutes and is perfect for both dinner and date night!
This Blackened Salmon Bowl with Creamy Jalapeño Salsa is a healthy Tex-Mex style dish that you will feel good about eating again and again. Air fryer blackened salmon adds the right amount of spice to this Tex-Mex bowl. You can put this Homemade Blackened Seasoning on just about anything!
Cajun Red Beans and Rice make an excellent go-to budget dinner for a long work day. There's nothing better than a big bowl of comfort food that's been simmering with jowl bacon and the holy trinity. Make this classic New Orleans dish in a fraction of the time with your Instant Precision Dutch Oven.
Shrimp stews in a great-tasting sauce flavored by a gluten-free roux, the “holy trinity” of vegetables, shrimp stock, and it’s spiced to perfection with homemade Cajun seasoning to make our Shrimp Étouffée. Pair this classic comfort meal with rice, red beans and rice, or tasty cornbread to make it a complete meal.
Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern comfort food that's easy to make from scratch. Creamy, buttery grits are topped with Cajun seasoned shrimp - ready in 30 minutes.
Cajun Roasted Okra is quick and easy to make, has lots of flavor, and is super healthy. Okra is a great vegetable to add to your rotation. I'll show you how to make roasted okra that is not slimy.
This spicy gluten free jambalaya recipe is a tasty dish to eat during Mardi Gras celebrations or any time! You can enjoy the jambalaya as is, or add it to baked potatoes for a fun twist on this spicy classic!
This Dungeness Crab Boil recipe is perfect for cooking up after your crabbing adventures, or picking up fresh crab from the market! This is easily one of our go-to Dungeness crab recipes, and you can easily substitute for other crab or crustaceans.
This Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe is a keto spin on the classic Creole dish. Simple, quick, easy and so delicious, this low carb, one pan keto cauliflower rice recipe can be on the table in less than 30 minutes! This is one meal the whole family will be begging for again and again!
If you've never tried Cajun boiled peanuts, you may not realize that you need them in your life. They are a perfect savory and spicy snack that’s great for snacking on your own or sharing with a crowd.
Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and hearty red beans and rice, these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are just the thing for a light meal that can be made in advance. You'll recognize some Cajun flavors here, and you'll love having another thing to do with a can of red beans!
This Cajun pasta recipe is a wonderful one pan dinner option! Ready in 30-minutes, this recipe is made with a creamy Cajun sauce and andouille chicken sausage. This pasta is a little spicy, creamy, and full of flavor.
This cajun crawfish quiche recipe is an amazing deep south dish that combines a flaky crust and the spicy flavors of Mardi Gras. Almost like a pot pie – amazingly delicious!
Vegan gumbo is a traditional Louisiana cajun stew made with various vegetables in a thick, slightly spicy tomato broth. Serve this vegan gumbo recipe as a soup, or add brown rice for a thick stew. And don't forget the vegan cornbread!
Dirty Rice is a delicious, savory, classic Cajun dish that gets its flavor from ground meat, cajun seasonings, and aromatic vegetables. There’s nothing quite like authentic Cajun dirty rice, and I’m showing you how to make it.
When you want to spice it up a bit at the dinner table, try this Cajun Style Florida Snapper with a lime margarita sauce.
This Creole deviled eggs recipe with crisp bacon and succulent shrimp is a perfect shrimp appetizer. Shrimp Creole taken to a whole new level!
This hot Cajun shrimp dip is creamy, cheesy and delicious hot dip? And you make it in an Instant Pot.
This Cajun Potato Salad is the best summer side dish ever. Made with simple ingredients loaded with flavor, this will be your go-to for BBQs, carry-ins, potlucks, and more. All you need is 25 minutes of time to whip up this gluten-free dish.
An easy One-Pot Cajun Pasta dinner recipe that's allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A healthy meatless dish filled with bell pepper, okra, tomatoes, and loads of flavorful spices and herbs all mixed together with your favorite pasta!
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta is an easy hearty dish with a creamy sauce that the whole family will love.
This quick and easy dinner of Keto Cajun Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits has all the flavor and texture of the classic Southern dish and is super healthy to boot! Keto friendly and gluten free.
Looking for chicken dinner ideas? This Cajun chicken pasta features smoky chicken and andouille sausage nestled in a spicy cream sauce.
Fish Po’ Boy is a famous New Orleans sandwich where crispy battered fried catfish is sandwich between crusty French bread, loaded with lettuce, tomatoes and an irresistible remoulade.
This Cajun shrimp fettuccine alfredo is packed full of flavor with a little Cajun twist. It’s perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll say goodbye to jarred sauces when you see how easy it is to make your own! Plus the little punch of andouille sausage really brings that Cajun flavor.
Take your oven chips to a whole new level with this fully loaded dirty fries recipe. The perfect quick and easy dish for a night in or after a busy day at work.
Try this easy Cajun seafood boil party recipe. Includes tips on how to buy a Cajun seafood boil recipe stockpot and seafood boil seasoning.
Red Beans and Rice Skillet is the simplest way to make red beans and rice. This easy one-skillet meal is made with kielbasa, beans, and rice.
This Cajun shrimp cocktail is delicious like the original, with a zesty twist. Plump and juicy shrimp are coated with Cajun spices and roasted, then dunked into a tangy homemade Cajun cocktail sauce.
Elevate boring fish fillets by coating them in butter and warm homemade Blackening Seasoning. Pan sear the fish over high heat for mahi-mahi that’s crisp on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside. Eat as is, or garnish with our fresh Mango Salsa.
Meet Honey Butter Cajun Corn. She's sweet. She's spicy. And she is super easy to make!
Making this Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe is cheaper and healthier than store bought spice blends because you are in control of each ingredient. Plus, your homemade spice mix won’t contain unnecessary added sodium. Sprinkle this Blackened Seasoning Recipe on anything you want to add big, bold flavors to.