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Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine ground sirloin, onion, remaining 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, jalapeño, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Divide into 4 balls; flatten into patties.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until burgers are no longer pink in centers, about 5 minutes per side, topping each burger with 1 cheese slice, during the last 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spread mayo on buns, add burgers, lettuce, and tomatoes.

By Sarah Stephan

Mexicana Veggie Burgers

Mexicana Veggie Burgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir corn into hot rice.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir black beans, chickpeas, and garlic until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine rice mixture and bean mixture in a large bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of red pepper flakes into rice-bean mixture into a thick mixture; form into patties.
  4. 4 Mix about 1/4 cup flour, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Coat each patty in flour mixture.
  5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

By claudia

Carne Asada Fries

Carne Asada Fries

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl; add steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Cook steak on the preheated grill until firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Deep-fry French fries in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. 5 Mash avocados with guacamole seasoning in a small bowl. Set guacamole aside.
  6. 6 Place fries on a microwave-safe plate and layer with cooked carne asada and Mexican cheese. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Top with guacamole, sour cream, and green onions to serve.

By Deepika Kumar

Plant-Based Taco

Plant-Based Taco

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Cook in the microwave on high power to desired tenderness, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add beans, corn, and onion. Cook and stir to desired tenderness, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Stir taco sauce, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, and tomato into the pot with the bean mixture. Fill tortilla with filling and add cooked cauliflower. Top with leafy greens.

By Julie Weigand

Scottie's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Scottie's Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the chicken broth, corn, black beans, beef bouillon, broccoli, and tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 While the broth mixture simmers, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Fry the tortilla strips in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, tequila, onion powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook another 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the broth mixture. Cook on medium 45 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer another 45 minutes; ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese to serve.

By SLCLARK

Three-Pepper Rice and Chicken Pot

Three-Pepper Rice and Chicken Pot

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with a sheet of foil.
  2. 2 Cook andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and cut into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
  3. 3 While the sausage is cooking, cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stem and seeds. Place peppers, cut-side-down onto baking sheet and place into preheated oven. Broil peppers until the skins blacken, about 7 minutes, then place into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam for 10 minutes until the skins loosen, then remove and discard blackened skins; chop peppers into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat the canola oil in a stockpot over high heat. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning and sear in batches in the oil until light brown and no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken, leaving oil in the stockpot, and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter to the oil. Stir in the onion, banana peppers, celery, garlic, and shallot; cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and 1 1/2 tablespoon butter. Stir in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, and diced tomato with chilies. Cover and simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed into the rice, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the beer and cover; cook another 5 minutes until the rice is tender. Season with salt, then mix in the corn, poblano, bell pepper, chicken, and andouille sausage. Return to a simmer, then turn off heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

By SIMONTAN

Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

1.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function; add olive oil. Saute green chilies and onion in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, water, potatoes, lime juice, salt, cumin, chili powder, chipotle pepper, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred meat; return shredded meat to the pot. Serve with tortilla strips on top.

By Dana Souza

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

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place each squash half in a microwave-safe bowl. Fill bowls with water and cover with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Heat each bowl separately in the microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add ground beef substitute and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until crumbly and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta sauce and reduce heat to low.
  4. 4 Remove flesh from the spaghetti squash with a fork and add strands to the pasta sauce mixture. Place cheese slices on top to melt. Serve immediately.

By mjmcgrat

Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
  3. 3 Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

By Loretta

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

Spicy Fish Tacos

Spicy Fish Tacos

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Rinse tilapia and pat dry. Rub all sides with Cajun seasoning. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
  4. 4 Assemble tacos in tortillas with onion, jalapeno, lettuce, and salsa.

By Rhonda

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir cooked rice, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning into onion.
  3. 3 Cover the pot with a lid and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.

By plasticmsg

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

Good Burger

Good Burger

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix ground chuck, onion, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, steak sauce, and bread crumbs. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
  3. 3 On the prepared grill, cook the burgers, 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.

By Unachica

Grilled Chicken Wraps

Grilled Chicken Wraps

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Slit open each chicken breast. Cut each sausage link in half lengthways, then cut to the length of the chicken breast. Place a halved sausage link inside each chicken breast, then add jalapeno peppers to taste, onion and garlic and seal the chicken with toothpicks.
  2. 2 Season the outside of each chicken breast with Cajun spices/seasoning. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place on a barbecue grill over medium coals and grill until done, about 30 minutes each side. Enjoy!

By CYNTHIA2

Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast with Cilantro and Lime

Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast with Cilantro and Lime

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By brenda boyle

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

Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

Garlic Butter Smoked Shrimp

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil; toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  4. 4 Arrange shrimp in even rows in an 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.
  5. 5 Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. Try not to overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

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

Bat Wings (Halloween Sweet Wing Appetizer)

Bat Wings (Halloween Sweet Wing Appetizer)

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix soy sauce, sugar, food coloring, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning together in a bowl until paste dissolves completely. Carefully open the bag of chicken wings, keeping the seal intact. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, seal bag, and lay it flat in the refrigerator. Marinate, turning occasionally to coat and dye every piece, at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pour wings and marinade into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn wings and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove wings from the sauce and place in a bowl or platter labeled 'Bat Wings.'

By Deborah McCarthy