414 cajun recipes

Plump shrimp slathered in a sticky-sweet Cajun sauce with honey, brown sugar, and a kick of cayenne. Ready in 30 minutes and served over fluffy rice, this is weeknight dinner with serious Louisiana soul.

Creamy Cajun yam and pecan bisque pureed silky smooth with blackened seasoning, green onions, and chicken broth. A warming Southern soup ready in 45 minutes with just 7 ingredients.

Spiced red lentil veggie burgers with Cajun seasoning, garlic, and fresh herbs. Cook lentils until they break down, mix with breadcrumbs, then grill or pan-fry until crispy.

Cajun-seasoned chicken breasts with a sweet-hot pepper jelly glaze made with vinegar, green onions, and chicken broth. One skillet, 25 minutes, and big bold Cajun flavor.

Cajun spice blend with paprika, three peppers, onion and garlic powder, plus thyme and oregano. The all-purpose Louisiana seasoning that lifts blackened fish, popcorn, burgers, and roast chicken in a five-minute mix.

Cajun chicken sandwiches with smoky chipotle pepper purée: pan-seared seasoned chicken breast piled into a soft bun with mustard or mayo. Easy weeknight heat in 30 minutes.

Rich chocolate Cajun pound cake with devil's food mix, chocolate pudding, rum extract, and chocolate chips. Topped with a glossy cocoa glaze. Easy one-bowl recipe, bakes in under an hour.

Quick Cajun BBQ shrimp sautéed in butter and beer with a rich, buttery pan sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with just 4 ingredients. Grab some crusty bread for sopping up every drop.

Cajun cole slaw with shredded cabbage, sweet bell peppers, and onions tossed in a spicy Louisiana hot sauce dressing built on mayo, mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Big-batch picnic side with a kick.

Why go out to enjoy buffalo wings when you can use this easy recipe to enjoy the delicious taste at home!

Cajun blackened chicken tostadas on crispy fried tortillas with refried beans, feta cheese, avocado, and a tomato cumin dressing. A bold Cajun-Mexican fusion dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Easy bread machine Cajun spice bread with tomato paste, applesauce, brown sugar, and Cajun seasoning. A savory, slightly sweet loaf with a hint of heat. Just dump and press start.

Creamy Cajun stew loaded with shucked oysters and bay scallops in a spiced half-and-half broth with sherry, Worcestershire, and fresh herbs. Topped with croutons for a rich, warming bowl.

Crispy pan-fried soft-shell crabs dredged in seasoned flour with paprika, garlic, and cayenne, served on toasted buns with Cajun mayo and scallions. A springtime Gulf Coast treat.

Cajun black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham hock, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and cumin into a thick, half-puréed pot. Serve with Monterey Jack, sour cream, chives, or chopped egg.

We have updated this spicy cajun recipe with more clear directions and adjusted it to be less spicy and use less salt.