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

New Orleans-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!

Wow your guests and serve this easy, impressive and summery New Orleans-inspired Shrimp Cocktail with Sriracha Remoulade at your next get-together. The ingredients for the remoulade are probably in your pantry right now and it all comes together in about 30 minutes!

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

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!

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

Buttery Blackened Steak Bites with Gorgonzola is perfect for an easy, casual dinner or makes 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!

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!

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

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!

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

Shrimp and grits are comfort food perfection! Enjoy them together in Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese, an easy to make and make-ahead casserole!

Rich, decadent New Orleans-inspired Smothered Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits is perfect for your Fat Tuesday!

Cauliflower Grits with Gouda Cheese and Blackened Shrimp is a low-carb update to traditional shrimp and grits!

Servin’ up catfish N’Awlins style!  Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere is my healthy interpretation of the Palace Cafe classic.  Spicy Sauteed Greens make the perfect side dish!

Pumpkin, Chipotle and White Cheddar Grits with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is the perfect autumn treat for an easy dinner or for entertaining guests that’s both savory and spicy!

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

Low Carb Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp is a healthful and nutritious twist on the New Orleans classic that’s keto-friendly and made with cauliflower “rice.”  Read on to get my tips for cooking perfect riced cauliflower every time!

Spicy Sauteed Kale with Andouille Sausage is a modern twist on a Southern classic that’s super easy and just as flavorful!