18 New Orleans Inspired Recipes For a Taste of the Big Easy

Here are 18 New Orleans Inspired Recipes For a Taste of the Big Easy that are all easy, delicious and will have you saying “laissez le bon temps rouler!”

These are some of the best and most inspired recipes that celebrate New Orleans!  From appetizers such as Crab and Artichoke Beignets with Jalapeno Remoulade to main dish classics such as Shrimp Creole and healthy and flavorful Low Carb Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage, these 18 New Orleans Inspired Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Appetizers

Crab and Artichoke Beignets with Jalapeno Remoulade

Big Easy-inspired Crab and Artichoke Beignets with Jalapeno Remoulade are super easy and will be the hit of any get-together!  Sweet crab and artichokes with a buttermilk batter fry up crisp and golden on the outside and tender and delicious on the inside.  They pair perfectly with a spicy remoulade!

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Shrimp Cocktail Recipe with Sriracha Remoulade

Shrimp Cocktail with Sriracha Remoulade is an updated, spicy twist on the classic New Orleans favorite for a summer appetizer everyone will love! You'll also love this remoulade with crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, roasted potato wedges and so much more!

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Deviled Crab-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Deviled Crab Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms are a divine twist on a classic dish made into an easy elegant appetizer!

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Shrimp Cocktail Louis

Shrimp Cocktail Louis harkens back to an era when shrimp cocktail was the ultimate in elegance!  This modern twist which includes Sriracha hot sauce is the perfect party food!

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Soups

Slow Cooker Cajun 15-Bean Soup with Andouille, Ham and Bacon

Slow Cooker Cajun 15-Bean Soup with Andouille, Ham and Bacon is hearty comfort food that’s easy and perfect for a winter night!

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Main Dishes

Buttery Blackened Steak Bites with Gorgonzola

Buttery Blackened Steak Bites with Gorgonzola is perfect for an easy, casual dinner or make a fun appetizer!  Tender, succulent pieces of steak are tossed in a flavorful blackening mix, seared to perfection then glazed with melted butter and Gorgonzola cheese!

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Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions

Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions are the delicious Big Easy way to spice up the night with your loved one!  Lean pork tenderloin is cut into "medallions" for quick, even cooking, rubbed with Cajun seasoning then smothered in a spicy sauce!

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Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Traditionally a dish that takes all day, this simplified version of the Louisiana classic can be ready in a little over an hour. Easy Red Beans and Rice is the ultimate budget, pantry and freezer-friendly dish that really satisfies!

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Blackened Halibut with Mango and Avocado Salsa

Blackened Halibut with Mango and Avocado Salsa is sure to become your new favorite fish dish!  You’ll never buy blackening spice again once you try this homemade blend!

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Shrimp Burgers with Jalapeno Remoulade

Shrimp Burgers with Jalapeno Remoulade are a tasty New Orleans-inspired alternative to traditional beef burgers.  A jalapeno remoulade is the perfect, delicious accompaniment!

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Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese

Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese is the South's most perfect comfort food made into an easy to make and make-ahead casserole!

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Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits

Smothered Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits is decadent, delicious and the perfect way to enjoy a New Orleans-inspired dinner at home!  The Cajun seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes and Andouille sausage give this smothered shrimp dish an amazing depth of flavor without having to make a time-consuming roux.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Grits with Blackened Shrimp

Cheesy Cauliflower Grits with Blackened Shrimp is a low-carb update to traditional shrimp and grits that doesn’t leave out any of the comfort!

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Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere with Spicy Sauteed Greens

Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere is my healthy interpretation of the Palace Cafe classic.  Spicy Sauteed Greens make the perfect side dish!

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Cheese and Pumpkin Grits with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Cheese and Pumpkin Grits with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is the perfect autumn treat for an easy dinner or for entertaining guests!

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Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons is a combination of two of the best ideas any chef ever had: Caesar salad and blackening!

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Low Carb Jambalaya with Chicken Shrimp and Sausage

Low Carb Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage is a healthful and nutritious twist on the New Orleans classic that's made with cauliflower "rice."

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Sides

Sauteed Kale with Andouille Sausage

Sauteed Kale with Andouille Sausage is a modern twist on a Southern classic that's quick and easy to make! 

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