Healthy Cajun Recipes & Healthy Creole Recipes

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Seafood Stew

Our rich stew is made with green beans. The saffron contributes a pungent flavor and intense yellow color.

» Seafood Stew

Cajun Crab Croquettes

Crab cakes get a Louisiana spin with Cajun spice and corn. Although any type of crab works here, we prefer the texture of lump crabmeat. Serve with Zesty Rémoulade Sauce. Make it a meal: Serve on arugula salad.

» Cajun Crab Croquettes

Spicy Rouille

This bright red garlicky sauce (pronounced roo-EE) has a nice kick of cayenne. Traditionally an accompaniment for bouillabaisse, it's also great served as a condiment with grilled shrimp or mahi-mahi.

» Spicy Rouille

Blackened Salmon Po' Boy

Mashed avocado mixed with reduced-fat mayo creates a cool, creamy spread—the perfect counterpoint to the spicy salmon and peppery arugula in this sandwich. Catfish is another tasty choice.

» Blackened Salmon Po' Boy

Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

A fish sandwich doesn’t have to be deep-fried to be delicious. Try our healthy crispy fish sandwich recipe with a tangy, zesty pineapple slaw. It’s worth taking the extra minute to chop pineapple slices instead of using crushed pineapple, which is too small and disappears into the slaw. Store-bought shredded cabbage-carrot mix saves time. Look for it in the produce section.

» Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This zesty Cajun-style pasta is full of lean chicken, peppers and onions. Serve with sautéed green beans.

» Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Braised Chicken Gumbo

Leftovers make this chicken gumbo an absolute breeze. The only prep you’ll need to do is to dice a bell pepper and slice some okra if you’re using fresh. That’s it! If you don’t have leftover chicken and sauce from Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken, you can use 2 cups shredded cooked chicken and 2 cups canned diced tomatoes instead of the leftover sauce.

» Braised Chicken Gumbo

Celebrate the soulful flavors of the South with our healthy Cajun recipes and healthy Creole recipes.

Cajun stews, po’ boys and gumbos are standard fare in the South—and the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras. Our healthy Cajun recipes and healthy Creole recipes are healthy, flavor-packed recipes without being deep-fried and heavy. Like all good regional cuisines, our healthy Cajun recipes and healthy Creole recipes feature fresh seasonal foods and some spicy seasonings. Try our Braised Chicken Gumbo for a traditional Cajun recipe or our Blackened Salmon Po’ Boy for a New Orleans-style dinner sandwich.

Healthy Cajun Recipes & Healthy Creole Recipes for Dinner

Banana Corn Fritters

Savory, smoky and slightly sweet, these are great with...

Blackened Salmon Po' Boy

Mashed avocado mixed with reduced-fat mayo creates a cool,...

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Blackened salmon is great in a sandwich with a spread of...

Cajun Crab Croquettes

Crab cakes get a Louisiana spin with Cajun spice and corn....

Cajun Pecan-Crusted Catfish

Crunchy, battered catfish fillets have jumped out of the...

Catfish Amandine

Here, we use healthier extra-virgin olive oil with a bit of...

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This zesty Cajun-style pasta is full of lean chicken,...

Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

A fish sandwich doesn’t have to be deep-fried to be...

Cuban-Style Pork & Rice

Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the...

Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya

You don't have to sacrifice the traditional smoky...

Pork, White Bean & Kale Soup

Kale is matched up here with white beans and chunks of lean...

Sautéed Chard with Chile & Garlic

Spicy red pepper, garlic and lemon juice balance any...

We adapted a favorite recipe for conch creole to shrimp...

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Braised Chicken Gumbo

Leftovers make this chicken gumbo an absolute breeze. The...

Crawfish Etouffée

Literally translated as “smothered” and pronounced ay-TOO-...

Grilled Redfish with Andouille & Shrimp Couche Couche

New Orleans chef Chuck Subra turns couche couche, a Cajun...

Jumpin' Jimmy's Gumbo

Lean chicken breast and a small amount of spicy andouille...

To keep it simple, we've opted for just the essential...

Gumbo, a hearty stew made with anything from sausage or...

Our rich stew is made with green beans. The saffron...

This bright red garlicky sauce (pronounced roo-EE) has a...

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