The golden roux with diced veggies can accommodate all sorts of meats, from chicken to chorizo to shrimp in this classic gumbo. Pour it all over rice for some real down-home comfort...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Recipes from the state of Louisiana including seafood creole, catfish po' boys, and Cajun gumbo
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Louisiana Gumbo
Alligator Gumbo
If you thought regular gumbo was as New Orleans as it gets, you're in for a surprise. Alligator meat in a savory gumbo made with celery, bell pepper, and okra is a notch up on the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Dirty Rice Casserole
An oven-baked twist on the Cajun staple of dirty rice. It uses ground beef and sausage in lieu of chopped livers and bakes it all casserole-style in a rich cream sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun-Style Fish Gumbo
A rich gumbo made with salmon, tilapia, a mix of seafood, okra, and tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat House Of Blues' File Chicken Gumbo
Turn your kitchen into the House of Blues with this gumbo recipe. It's a soulful mix of simmereed chicken, sausage, and veggies. Just when you thought your...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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Slow Cooker 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
Slow Cooker Spicy Cajun Gumbo
There's just no substitute for good gumbo! Chicken, shrimp and sausage come together with onions and bell pepper that provide classic Cajun veggie flavors.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Popeye's Cajun Rice
A deliciously simply one pot Cajun creation. Thanks to the ground beef it's super satisfying, while Creole seasoning along with diced peppers and onions give it that comfort...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Louisiana Oyster Stuffing
This recipe is the perfect way to add a little bit of seafood flair to your Thanksgiving feast. This traditional oyster stuffing is sure to please even the most discerning...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Sweet and Sour Alligator
Sweet and sour style, stirred up with saucy pineapple and bell peppers, this gator tail could almost be mistaken for take-out.
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Eggplant Gumbo
If you're craving some thick gumbo that makes no compromises, here it is. Eggplant, tomato and okra stewed in chicken stock with spicy jalapenos makes a healthy and hearty gumbo to top a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New Orleans Shrimp Gumbo
Don't let let the lengthy recipe directions scare you off, this is the best gumbo you'll ever have.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Great Catfish And Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Made with cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, flour, garlic, onions, celery, green bell pepper, frozen cut okra, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup
Hot, spicy gumbo and rice is a dish that everybody should learn. Packed with sausage, chicken, and okra, a bowl of this gumbo is as filling as it gets.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Louisiana Bayou Fish Fry
A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Pork Chops
Spicy and simple with just a few ingredients. Pork chops are seasoned with red, white, and black pepper then seared in a pan. Then diced tomatoes are added to make a savory sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
The holy Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and bell peppers with a dark brown roux is enough to get the party started, but okra, Andouille sausage and shrimp...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
New Orleans File Gumbo
This is some goooood gumbo! It's not difficult to make but does require that you dirty a lot of dishes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Made with celery, garlic, andouille sausage, chicken broth, Cajun spice, dried thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, frozen sliced okra
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gumbolicious Andouille and Chicken Stew
Josh walks you through browning the chicken, making the roux, and everything else you need to make a pretty spectacular Cajun stew.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana Pecan Pralines
These pecan pralines come straight from the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage, offering that well-known balance of richness and nuttiness.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian Okra Gumbo
Okra, tomato, and green pepper with veggie broth and white rice makes a healthy and satisfying meal and even better leftovers.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ralph And Kakoo's Gumbo
Made with garlic, tomato sauce, black pepper, water, green onions, oysters, all-purpose flour, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bean Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage
Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, onion, scallions, garlic, chicken breasts, Andouille sausage...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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