122 cajun light Recipes

cajun spice mix, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, leaf thyme, leaf oregano, salt, your favorite cajun spice mix, shrimp and sauce, shrimp shell-on (20-30 count ), non-stick pan spray as needed, garlic cloves minced, onion minced, fish stock or clam broth, worcestershire sauce or more to taste, dark beer *cook may drink the rest, flour, butter (or light margarine), parsley or cilantro (chopped), french bread warmed

cajun sausage links, diced, onion, diced, green bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground beef, beef broth, tomato sauce, soft breadcrumbs, egg, lightly beaten, tomato gravy

low-fat mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, capers, drained and rinsed, creole mustard, salt-free cajun-creole seasoning (such as the spice hunter), hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), white bread, chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), freshly ground black pepper, lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed, egg, lightly beaten, egg white, lightly beaten, vegetable oil, divided, fresh parsley sprigs (optional), lemon wedges (optional)

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

onion, finely diced, olive oil, divided, minced garlic, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro, egg, lightly beaten, salt , plus more to taste, fresh ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, hot sauce, all-purpose flour, creole seasoning or 2 tbsp cajun seasoning or 2 tbsp emeril s original essence, cilantro , avocado slices, sour cream or guacamole, optional garnish

all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted and cooled, water, shortening or cooking oil (for deep frying), syrup or 1 cup dark corn plus 1/2 cup light molasses, coarsley chopped pecans

sweet butter, cooking oil, cajun spices , blackening, jumbo shrimp, coarse ground grits, heavy cream, whole milk, water, butter, cream cheese, salt and pepper, sweet white corn (cooked ), heavy cream, white wine (chablis works well), sweet butter, cold and cut into 1-inch cubes, salt and pepper

lightly packed fresh parsley, onion, chopped, low-fat sour cream, fat-free buttermilk, lemon juice, honey, cajun seasoning (i use tony s), ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, chopped, green cabbage leaves (about 1 large head ), chicken broth, cooked rice, extra lean ground beef, egg whites or 1/4 cup cholesterol free fat-free liquid egg product, grated lemon peel, ground cumin, pepper, cajun seasoning (i use tony s), parsley sauce

light sour cream, diced green chilies, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder or 2 tsp cajun seasoning, black pepper, diced cooked chicken, grated 2% cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, light cream cheese , cut lengthwise into 8 strips, mild picante sauce or 1 (24 oz) bottle salsa, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

shrimp, peeled and deveined, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ground red pepper, vegetable oil

cajun sausage links, diced, onion, diced, green bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground beef, beef broth, tomato sauce, soft breadcrumbs, egg, lightly beaten, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, beef broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper

light kidney beans, olive oil, yellow onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, stalks celery & tops, chopped, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, dried parsley, cajun seasoning, like tony cachere s creole seasoning, andouille sausages, sliced, diced tomatoes (fire roasted), sofrito sauce (optional, goya brand ), sazon goya (optional), grain white rice, cooked

combine, goat cheese, egg whites, lightly beaten, red bell pepper, finely diced, jalapeno pepper , seeds removed, finely diced (you can, substitute half a poblano pepper for a whole jalapeno. it s a sweeter pepper with less heat.), green onions, green part only, finely diced, tony chachere s or other cajun seasoning, teriyaki sauce, turns of freshly ground black pepper, add for crumb mixture, dry mustard powder (you can substitute 1, prepared mustard...i like horseradish mustard , myself.), bread crumbs, crab meat, breading, bread crumbs, garlic powder, parmigiano cheese, tony chachere s or other cajun seasoning

marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, light mayonnaise (i use hellmans light), boneless skinless chicken breasts, dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, onion, diced, diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, drained and juice squeezed, reserve juice, swiss cheese, shredded, fresh lemon juice (i use the end of a small lemon), penne pasta, pepper, cajun spices, half & half light cream, hot sauce, peas, thawed, parmesan cheese

low-fat mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, capers, drained and rinsed, creole mustard, salt-free cajun-creole seasoning, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), white bread, onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh lemon juice, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), fresh ground black pepper, lump crabmeat (shell pieces removed ), egg, lightly beaten, egg white, lightly beaten, vegetable oil, divided, fresh parsley sprig (optional), lemon wedge (optional)

bacon or 2 oz vegetarian , diced, frozen okra, sliced, cajun-style rice, chicken broth or 2 cups light vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, louisiana hot sauce

boneless skinless chicken breasts, limes , juice of, liquid smoke, pepper , to taste, cumin, paprika, garlic clove, minced, light sour cream, salsa, dill, cajun spices, shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, vegetable oil

olive oil, chopped onion, diced green bell pepper (about 2 medium), chopped celery, garlic cloves, minced, cajun seasoning (such as luzianne ), light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes, undrained, boil-in-bag rice, reduced-fat sour cream