Best Cajun Canapes Recipes

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25 EASY CAJUN RECIPE COLLECTION



25 Easy Cajun Recipe Collection image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 25

Authentic New Orleans Gumbo
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Red Beans and Rice
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Jambalaya
Smothered Chicken
Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes
Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes
Cajun-Style Fried Deviled Eggs
Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce
Cajun Shrimp Dip
Cajun Corn Maque Choux
Boudin Balls
Authentic Cajun Dirty Rice
Muffaletta Sandwiches
Cajun Black-Eyed Peas
Cajun Potato Salad
Hoppin' John
How To Make Cajun Onions
Cajun Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts
Cajun Cauliflower Bites
Oven Roasted Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges
Cajun Crab Dip
Cajun Aioli
Pineapple and Coconut Cajun Cake

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Cajun dish in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CAJUN BRISKET



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups brewed coffee with chicory, cooled
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Grits, such as Creamy Cheese Grits, recipe follows, for serving
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 jalapenos, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups stone-ground grits
8 cups low-sodium chicken (or beef) broth, plus more if needed
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Combine the kosher salt, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, thyme and oregano in a bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Rub the brisket with the dry rub, wrap in plastic TIGHTLY and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Put the brisket in a baking pan. Top with the celery, garlic, onions and green peppers. Pour over the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir, then add the coffee. Cover with foil and bake until the meat is very tender and shreds easily, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the meat to a large cutting board and shred. Serve the shredded meat with the vegetables and juices. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with grits.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the jalapenos, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, 5 minutes or so.
  • Pour in the grits, followed by the broth and 3 cups water. Stir, and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the half-and-half. Stir, and then cook until the grits are tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. At any time, add more broth if the grits look like they need more cooking liquid.
  • Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER CANAPES



Shrimp and Cucumber Canapes image

These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a snap. -Ashley Nochlin, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
24 English cucumber slices
24 peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For cocktail sauce, in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, onion, green pepper, celery and pepper sauce. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining Creole seasoning., Spread or pipe cream cheese mixture onto cucumber slices. Top each with a shrimp and cocktail sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CAJUN CAKE



Cajun Cake image

This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel-pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.

Provided by Kitty

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
½ cup margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, salt and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple, and juice. Mix at low speed until well blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Have the topping ready when the cake comes out of the oven.
  • To Make Topping: In a saucepan, combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and margarine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.
  • When cake comes out of the oven, pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 401.6 mg, Sugar 49.8 g

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