A slow cooked version of authentic shrimp creole made with the holy trinity (celery, onion, bell pepper), tomatoes and tomato sauce, garlic, Tabasco, and shrimp all served over hot rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mardi Gras Crockpot Ideas
Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Cajun and Creole style recipes made specifically for the crockpot
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Shrimp Creole
Chicken, Sausage, And Shrimp Jambalaya
Chicken, smoked sausage, and cooked shrimp come together nicely in this spicy Cajun rice dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bayou Gumbo
Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Louisiana-Style Chicken Creole
Low-country style chicken creole with the convenience of a slow cooker. Chicken thighs with classic Cajun veggies, hot sauce, and tomatoes all served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy New Orleans Shrimp Dip
A southern twist on queso! With bacon, shrimp, and onions along with melted Monterey Jack, this New Orleans slow cooker dip doesn't mess around.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Spicy Cajun Buffalo Wings
These slow cooked buffalo wings have a Cajun kick to them. The wings are simmered in a spicy bbq sauce along with hot sauces like Tabasco and jalapeno sauce. The Cajun...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Bloody Mary
The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Sausage Soup
Made with salt and pepper, Cajun sausage, frozen black-eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, green beans
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bayou Chicken
Made with frozen artichoke, bearnaise sauce mix, white wine, tarragon, dried turmeric, garlic powder, shallots, ham, red bell pepper, red potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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