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Stuffed Jalapeño Firecrackers

Stuffed Jalapeño Firecrackers

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Fill jalapeños with cream cheese; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with 1 halved strip bacon; secure with a toothpick. Arrange wrapped jalapeños in a single layer, stuffed-sides down, on a broiler pan.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 8 to 15 minutes per side.

By templina71

Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss pumpkin seeds, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and salt together until coated. Combine melted butter and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl; pour over seeds and stir to coat. Spread seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until browned and crunchy, 45 to 60 minutes; stir and flip several times while cooking.

By ausableflyfisherman

Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
1440 min
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place peanuts, salt, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, crab boil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally and add water as needed to keep the peanuts covered. Drain, then serve hot or cold.

By Rachael N Reed Palmer

Creamy Cajun Deviled Eggs

Creamy Cajun Deviled Eggs

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs into a saucepan, cover with cold water, and place over high heat. When water is boiling, cover saucepan with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and cool eggs under cold running water until eggs can be handled. Peel eggs.
  2. 2 Cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a mixing bowl. Beat yolks, cream cheese, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until mixture is creamy and smooth. Spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle each deviled egg half lightly with Cajun seasoning. Chill before serving.

By Melissa Dommert

Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a plate with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside. Combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add pickles; set aside.
  2. 2 Place cornmeal, flour, seafood seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a large, resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add pickles, a few at a time, and shake gently to evenly coat with cornmeal mixture. Remove pickles; place on the prepared plate.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. 4 Lower pickles carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside with a moist interior, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pickles.
  5. 5 Combine buttermilk ranch dressing and remaining ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce for warm fried pickles.

By Mama Smith

Smoked Chicken Hot Wings

Smoked Chicken Hot Wings

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Heat a smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 To make the dry rub: Mix 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken wings.
  3. 3 Place chicken wings, unstacked, onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips according to the manufacturer's directions; smoke chicken wings in the preheated smoker for 1 hour.
  4. 4 To make the sauce: Combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and sauce is smooth; set aside.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer smoked wings to a large bowl; stir in 1/2 of the sauce until wings are evenly coated.
  6. 6 Cook wings on the preheated grill until skin is browned and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining sauce until wings are well coated.

By Twayminator

Reindeer Snack Mix Recipe

Reindeer Snack Mix Recipe

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cone-shaped corn snacks, cheese crackers, pretzels, corn cereal squares, mini shredded wheat squares, and pecan halves in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk butter, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Pour butter mixture over snack mixture; toss lightly to coat. Spread mixture onto a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted and liquid absorbed, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

By Jennifer Dery

Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

Peanut Butter Jalapeno Poppers

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir jalapenos, cheese, peanut butter, chutney and Cajun seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Shape into 1/2-inch round balls.
  2. 2 Place egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate small bowls. Coat each ball in flour, then egg and breadcrumbs. Chill on baking sheet 1 hour.
  3. 3 Heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a 6-quart saucepan. Fry poppers 1 1/2-2 minutes each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Combine sour cream and chives. Serve with poppers.

By Crosse Blackwell

Country Fried Ribs with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Country Fried Ribs with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

4.6

Prep
Cook
180 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a shallow baking pan and pour 1 cup water into the pan.
  2. 2 Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place ribs onto the prepared rack, meaty side up.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until you can gently tear the meat between the bones or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads 180 degrees F (83 degrees C), 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
  4. 4 When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.
  5. 5 Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a small bowl. Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely crushed; you should get about 2 cups crumbs. Mix together crumbs, 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper, granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a second shallow bowl.
  6. 6 Dredge ribs in flour, dip in eggs, then press in crumb mixture to coat. Set aside.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a deep 9-inch skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ribs meat-side down into hot oil; ribs should be about 3/4 covered with oil. Working in batches, fry ribs in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain ribs on a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. 8 While ribs are still hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  9. 9 Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, cheese, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl until well combined.
  10. 10 Serve ribs with dressing.

By RITZ Crackers

Pepperoni Crisps

Pepperoni Crisps

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange pepperoni in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and pat away grease with paper towels. Return to oven and bake until crisp, 2 to 4 additional minutes. Drain on paper towels. Store cooled chips in an airtight container.

By Chic Lil Chef

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  2. 2 Wrap each slice of bacon around one sea scallop and secure with a toothpick. Season with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat; sear scallops until golden and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Serve immediately.

By Ashley Robinson

Panko Fried Shrimp

Panko Fried Shrimp

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine eggs and Sriracha in a bowl and beat with a fork until well combined. Coat shrimp in egg batter, a few shrimp at a time.
  2. 2 Pour panko into a shallow dish and mix in Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in panko mixture.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp in batches without overcrowding the pan.
  4. 4 Cook shrimp until panko is golden brown and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, depending on the size.

By CookingWithShelia

Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  3. 3 Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Brittney Tun

Shrimp Cheese Ball

Shrimp Cheese Ball

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly distributed. Roll the mixture into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until the ball is covered. Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 2 hours.

By Debbie Purdy

Hog's Head Cheese

Hog's Head Cheese

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast, and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium, and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. When the pork is ready, it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.
  3. 3 Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir into the pork mixture very well. Pour into a mold or casserole dish, and chill until set, about 8 hours.
  4. 4 To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.

By emily

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Snap asparagus spears at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

By MSLILLY

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove shrimp from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

By Kimmy K

Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roll okra in melted butter and then in Cajun seasoning. Cook okra on the preheated grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side.

By Mr Greekagojun

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
  3. 3 Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. 4 Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.

By fabeveryday

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.
  4. 4 Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.
  5. 5 Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
  6. 6 Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

By France Cevallos

Blackened Tuna

Blackened Tuna

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously coat tuna steaks on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2 Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking.
  3. 3 Arrange tuna steaks in the skillet and cook until blackened on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until desired doneness is reached, 3 to 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-rare.

By Allrecipes Member

Air-Fried Cajun Polenta Fries

Air-Fried Cajun Polenta Fries

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine oil and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Brush seasoned oil onto the polenta wedges with a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place the wedges into the bowl of the air fryer, overlapping slightly if needed.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip carefully with a silicone spatula. Cook, shaking basket occasionally and using spatula if wedges stick, until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

By Bren

Southern Pulled Pork

Southern Pulled Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork roast into large chunks. Season generously with the Cajun seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes until tender. Stir in the water scraping the bottom to include all of the browned pork bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour the whole mixture into the slow cooker with the pork. Stir in liquid smoke flavoring.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, or until meat is falling apart when pierced with a fork. Remove pieces of pork from the slow cooker, and shred. Return to the slow cooker to keep warm while serving.

By Brenda Laughlin Sumner

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shrimp on a plate and sprinkle both sides with Cajun seasoning. Wrap each shrimp with 1 narrow strip of bacon and fasten with a toothpick. Refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until bacon is lightly crispy, 4 to 5 minutes more. You may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  4. 4 Remove to a serving plate and drizzle with hot honey. Serve hot, being watchful of any toothpicks.

By France Cevallos

Gluten-Free Crispy Cajun Fish Fillets in the Air Fryer

Gluten-Free Crispy Cajun Fish Fillets in the Air Fryer

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
  2. 2 Spread Cajun mayonnaise on both sides of fish fillets with a small spatula or butter knife. Coat each fillet, one at a time, with bread crumbs. Lightly spray both sides of breaded fillets with cooking spray and transfer 2 fillets to each air fryer tray; do not overcrowd.
  3. 3 Turn an air fryer to the Roast setting (375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer to 14 minutes. Rotate trays at 7 minutes. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
  4. 4 Carefully remove fillets from the trays and serve.

By SZYQ1

Cajun Turkey Scallopini

Cajun Turkey Scallopini

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish; dredge turkey cutlets in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer turkey to a serving platter and keep warm.
  3. 3 Add wine and remaining Cajun seasoning to the skillet; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring to loosen particles from the bottom of the skillet, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle sauce over turkey. Serve immediately.

By terryhongzs

Maple Cajun Mahi Mahi

Maple Cajun Mahi Mahi

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Stir the maple syrup, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Brush the maple syrup mixture over the mahi mahi fillets.
  4. 4 Cook the mahi mahi in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

By Janell Kendall

Hillshire Farm Sausage Alfredo

Hillshire Farm Sausage Alfredo

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes depending on shape and package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, sauté sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. 3 Add cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Add pasta to sauce and toss to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  5. 5 Place cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet and broil until skin is nicely browned, about 4 minutes.

By Tammy Lynn

Tom's Down-to-the-Bone Pork Chops

Tom's Down-to-the-Bone Pork Chops

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Rinse pork chops and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning together in a bowl. Spread bread crumbs out on a large plate.
  3. 3 Brush mayonnaise mixture over pork chops, then gently press chops into bread crumbs to coat, shaking off any excess crumbs. Arrange breaded chops in the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the oven and loosely cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

By gutpyle