New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

Yield:Makes 6 to 8 servings

Bring the taste of New Orleans to your table this summer with this tasty barbecue shrimp recipe. Serve with a green salad and corn on the cob for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp or 6 pounds shrimp with heads on
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chili sauce

Andouille and Red Beans with Rice

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup bean mixture and about 1/2 cup rice)

With a generous hit of spice and smoke, andouille sausage has long been a favorite ingredient in Cajun recipes. It adds depth of flavor to this simple bean dish.

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
• Cooking spray
• 4 ounces andouille sausage, diced
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup pre chopped onion

Spicy Shrimp Cakes with Corn and Avocado Salsa

Yield:

10 servings (serving size: 1 shrimp cake and about 3 tablespoons salsa)

These spicy shrimp cakes are a delicious way to cook fresh shrimp, especially when paired with the homemade corn and avocado salsa.

Ingredients

Cakes:

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Cooking spray

• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Creole Shrimp and Okra

Active Time: 25 Mins

Total Time: 30 Mins

Yield Serves: 4

Think of this main as shrimp and grits with a distinctly Cajun attitude. Halved okra not only looks gorgeous, but it'll also give off less "slime" than chopped okra. Let the vegetables caramelize a bit in the pan for a richer base.

Ingredients

• 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf

Creole Seafood Jambalaya

Hands-on Time - 1 Hour 20 Mins

Total Time - 1 Hour 45 Mins

Yield - Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 pound fresh pork sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
• 3 tablespoons lard
• 4 skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced