Cajun recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Emeril's Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese

Crawfish Etouffee

Being from New Orleans, my husband and I love Crawfish Etouffee. It's one of those "classics" that everyone down here has learned how to cook by…

Mild Blackened Catfish

I made this mild version of blackened catfish for my family. The dish turned out perfect for my kids, and my husband and I added extra cayenne…

Cayenne Toasts*

These are a savory crostini, that go well with so many things. They can be served with soup, salads, or my personal favorite, the Sun-Dried Tomato…

Cajun Potato & Corn Soup (with Andouille, chicken, and shrimp)

I made this in culinary school during "refrigerator madness day," in which we had to come up with a soup &…

Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

This is a great recipe for potlucks or holidays. I have substituted andouille sausage for gizzards.

Grilled Cajun Steaks

Grilled Cajun Steaks is an easy and quick 21 minute recipe that you'll want to consider for your outdoor grilling rotation. Beef strip steaks with a…

Corn Maque Chou

This corn dish is a hybrid of Cajun and Native American cooking. It's best to use fresh corn, but canned or frozen corn along with creamed corn can…

Sauteed Shrimp with Country Ham and Capers

Whole Fish

CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE:

Great with chicken, or beef.......

Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya

Jambalaya is believed to have originated with the Cajuns down in the Louisiana bayous. The name is said to be a combination of the French word…

Grilled Cajun Steaks

Grilled Cajun Steaks is an easy and quick 21 minute recipe that you’ll want to consider for your outdoor grilling rotation. This would be a good…

Hot Cajun Chicken Salad

Nice and Spicy I love salads hot or cold and this on a good Autumn day is great with a good Chardonney to accompany it

Spicy Cajun soup

The spicy and aromatic combination of corn and sausage with tomatoes makes this delicious Deep South soup.