Cajun Recipes
I have created this post because of my own love of Cajun food. How does a Yankee come to like this Southern food so much. I am not sure but Cajun Recipes are full of spices which translates to flavor. I did some research to see what historians say about its origins. Cajun food developed in the deep South of Louisiana and Mississippi and it suggests further that the people who created it were poor. So rice was an early staple of most dishes because it made the dish go farther. Also, seafood was a main ingredient because of the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. A lot of Cajun Recipes start with the base of the Holy Trinity – onions, celery and green pepper. Many dishes also start with a roux – a flour and oil mixture that thickens the sauce in the recipes.
So it is clear how much I enjoy Cajun food, I have made a number of non-traditional Cajun dishes but definitely Cajun including a Cajun Artichoke Tart, Cajun Macaroni and Cheese, Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie, Cajun Cornbread Stuffing, Cajun Meatballs and a Rattlesnake Cajun Pasta to name only a few. I have made many traditional Cajun dishes including Gumbo and Jambalaya many times. I think you get the idea that I am a fan. So I reached out to my blogger friends for their Cajun Recipes and that is what I am sharing with you today.
So I begin our Cajun tour by sharing a post and picture for Homemade Cajun Seasoning from That Girl Cooks Healthy.
Slow Cooker Cajun Soup from Go Eat and Repeat.
Cajun Stuffed Peppers from Strength and Sunshine.
A Cajun Casserole from Personally Paleo
Grilled Shrimp Po-Boys with Roumelade from Latin Meets Lagniappe
A Crustless Creole Quiche from Zagleft.
Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits from Home and Plate.
Popeyes Homemade French Fries from Fast Kitchen.
Seriously Awesome Jambalaya Madness Style from Chili Pepper Madness
Baked Fried Chicken from La Petit Chef
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta from A Dish of Daily Life
Dan’s World Famous Gumbo from Life Currents
One Pot Cajun Pasta from A Cedar Spoon.
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta from Killing Thyme
Spicy Cajun Roasted Corn Salad from Posh Journal
Cajun Shrimp Pasta from All Floured Up
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa from Salu Salo
Cajun Crab Coquettes from Cooks with Cocktails
Cajun Spiced New Potatoes with Sour Cream from Sprinkles and Sprouts
Chickpea Spinach Corn Quesadillas from Cooking with Manali
Creamy Pecan Pralines from Joy Filled Eats
Responses
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The list is very helpful and you really did the great job in your selection. I really appreciate for that. Looking for more of such articles in future too.
I love Cajun spices Thank you for this great introduction to Cajun food. Making daily cooking quick, easy & effortless, while making sure the food is super fresh & Healthy. With Kwik Foods.
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is so much fun to explore different cultures through food. The Cajun/Creole flavors our rich and rich with history.
Can’t wait to have Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta … It looks so yummmm….
Sounds like you love Cajun spice. Me too. Such distinct flavors. Let me know how you like it?
It looks delicious. I am gonna share it on my fb page. Please share easy dinner recipes as well.
Thx so much for stopping by and sharing. I will certainly check out your page.
AWESOME roundup! I think I may need to try every recipe 🙂 Thank you for including my po’boy!
You are very welcome. Really liked your Po’Boy!
Peter…This is GLORIOUS. Glorious food. Pinned!! and sharing on my FB page too bud. I am pretty sure I drooled all over my Iphone!!
You are funny. Thx for starting my day with a big smile! 🙂
I love spicy food and I’m very pleased to find that more and more of us are feeling the same. There’s been a big spice revolution here in the UK – hooray!
Spice is good. How familiar are you with Cajun food across the pond?
What a great collection of Cajun recipes…and loved learning a bit about the history of this cuisine! Thanks for a lovely post 🙂
Thx for much. There is a lot of history in Cajun food.
Mmm how could you not love cajun food with all those delicious warming spices? I’m a fan too!
Then, Elizabeth, we need to spread the word!