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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!

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!

New Orleans Inspired Bbq Shrimp

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!

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!

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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!

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. Easy Red Beans and Rice is the ultimate budget, pantry and freezer-friendly dish that really satisfies!

New Orleans–style Red Beans And Rice Recipe

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 New Orleans-inspired alternative to traditional beef burgers. A jalapeno remoulade is the perfect, delicious accompaniment!

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 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.

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!

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

How To Make Famous New Orleans Dishes, According To Local Chefs

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.New Orleans features some of the best music, entertainment, and food in the entire United States, so compiling a list of my favorite New Orleans recipes wasn’t an easy task.

There are just so many fantastic recipes to choose from. There’s the obvious (but still delicious) stuff like gumbo, jambalaya, rice, beignets, and pralines.

It took me quite some time, but I was finally able to narrow down a list of 25 of my favorite New Orleans/Cajun recipes.

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You’ve never had gumbo until you’ve had New Orleans gumbo, and that’s just a fact. NOLA chefs make gumbo like no one else in the world.

Plus, there are plenty of veggies, herbs, and seasonings for you to enjoy, as well. This gumbo recipe is tough to beat.

It could just as well be pork, beef, or chicken under all that sauce, and I’d still love it just as much.

Authentic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

Both the spice mixture (paprika, ancho chili powder, cumin, sugar, and salt) and the sauce (butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and water) are perfectly scrumptious.

Authentic New Orleans-style red beans and rice takes about an hour to make, but it’s super yummy and well worth the time it takes you to prepare it.

A great muffuletta has four key components: good bread, crisp and zesty olive salad, tender meat, and the perfect selection of cheeses.

New Orleans Jambalaya Recipe

This recipe gets it exactly right. Everything from the top of the sandwich to the bottom is a grade-A quality muffuletta ingredient.

They have crispy skins, but their insides are soft and tender. I like to add some diced scallions to mine, as well.

It may sound crazy, but the closest I’ve come to replicating NOLA-style okra is with this copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel’s fried okra.

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This spicy, creamy corn dish is a staple at most Mardi Gras celebrations, but with this recipe, you can make it in the comfort of your own home.

This cornbread is sweet, crumbly, and delicious. All the ingredients are common pantry staples, and you can make it without any trouble.

They take some time to make because the dough has to rise, but the recipe isn’t complicated, and you’ll love the results.

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Some people like to serve their beignets with chocolate sauce or jams, but to me, they’re perfect just as they are – no extras needed.

There’s not much to it – just bread, Cajun sauce, shrimp, cabbage, and seasonings – but it doesn’t need anything else to taste phenomenal.

Coated in chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, oregano, paprika, turmeric, and onion powder, these fries are just too good.

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Tender, juicy beef cutlets, thick tomato and herb sauce, and sauteed vegetables over a bed of warm grits – just thinking about it makes my tummy rumble.

This meal takes some time to pull together, but once you take the first bite, you’ll agree that it was worth it.

Call it baked mac and cheese, baked spaghetti, or anything else you like. This baked dish is cheesy, creamy, and just a little bit spicy.

Fast And Easy New Orleans Style Dishes

The name says it all with this famous New Orleans dessert. It’s a warm, flaky pie crust filled with chocolate, bourbon, and pecans.

There isn’t a bar in all of NOLA that can’t make a mean hurricane, but who needs a bar when you can make it at home?!

All you’ll need is some dark and light rum, orange, passion fruit, and lime juices, grenadine, and some fruit for a garnish.

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The bananas are sweet and tropical, and the ice cream and dark rum sauce add even more sweetness and complexity to the already fantastic dish.

And if you mess up the first couple of times, don’t worry about it. That just means you get to eat the “mistakes” and try again.

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Mardi Gras Food Recipes

Hey there! I'm Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! I share recipes for people who LOVE good food, but want to keep things simple :)

I’m Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.