Recipes With Course: Main Dishes
Okra Shrimp Egg Gumbo and Oven Cooked Okra
Most people now realize that okra and the word “gombo,” which means okra in some parts of Africa, mean the same thing. Not to be confused with the soupy gumbo that Cajuns have become well known for. So this means that you can make a gumbo of gombo. Have you ...
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Turtle or Alligator Sauce Piquant
This recipe is from an old-time farmer who never let a turtle get by. If he was traveling along the road checking his crop or Sunday driving, you best believe he would stop his truck without hesitation (don’t be behind him) and get the turtle crossing the road to make ...
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Frog Leg Sauce Piquant
In this dish most Cajuns use the head and body for the sauce piquant and save the legs for frying. Most people think frogs taste like chicken, I say it tastes even better. Speaking of which, if you like, you can use chicken or catfish instead of frog. Both are ...
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Opelousas Baked Chicken
The secret to this very famous Opelousas dish is in the seasoning and in the long, slow basting process. Ingredients4 fryer halves Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning 1 cup oil 1 cup water 1 small can paprika 1 tbsp chili powderDirectionsStep 1Season chicken generously with Tony's or salt & pepper. Rub ...
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Cajun Catfish – Tilapia – Redfish
You can substitute Tilapia or Redfish. Ingredients1/8 tsp ground white pepper 1 tbsp margarine 1/8 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp dried thyme 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup fine chopped green onions 2 tbsp dry white wine Dash of red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup beef stock or water ...
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Cajun Chicken Cacciatore
Flavorful (just as the Cajuns can make it), creamy tomato sauce with chicken over noodles or rice! Really simple to prepare, just requires attention. Ingredients2 lbs boneless chicken breast 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced ...
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Alligator Etouffée (Etoufée)
If you haven’t had alligator before, it’s been described as tasting like a combination of chicken and calamari. The texture is similar to rabbit or chicken. If you happen to kill yourself a gator, you can fry it, make a sauce piquant or make an smother it in an etouffĂ©e. ...
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Fabulous Fast Shrimp
This dish is sure to please any seafood lover. Using canned soups makes this dish is fast and still extremely tasty. This quick dish is impressive enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight meal. Ingredients1 tbsp butter or margarine 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green ...
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