Best Cajun Guacamole Recipes

CAJUN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
• For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
• Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
• Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

CAJUN SHRIMP GUACAMOLE WITH RED PEPPER

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with Cajun Shrimp and red pepper.

CAJUN GUACAMOLE SHRIMP CUPS

Steps:

• For the cups:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• If using cooking spray, spray a 24-cup non-stick mini muffin pan with cooking spray. If using vegetable oil, brush both sides of each wonton wrapper with a thin layer of vegetable oil using a pastry brush.
• Push each wonton wrapper into a well of the mini muffin pan.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and increase the heat to 400 degrees F for the shrimp later on.
• Remove the baked wonton cups to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the guacamole:.
• Halve the avocados and remove their pits. Scoop out the flesh and discard the skins. Roughly chop the avocado into cubes (you should have about 1 1/4 cups of cubed avocado).
• Add the avocado to a wide, shallow bowl. Use a fork to mash as smooth as you like it.
• Stir the lime and hot sauce into the mashed avocado.
• Finely chop the cherry tomatoes and add the avocado along with the cilantro and scallion. Gently fold together until combined. Season with salt to taste (usually just a pinch).
• For the shrimp:.
• Combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic and Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl along with a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp.
• Tip the contents of the bowl out onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 6-7 minutes (the oven should be at 400 degrees F from earlier) until pink and cooked throughout.
• Assemble:.
• Fill each baked wonton cup with a slightly heaped teaspoonful of guacamole. Top each one with a shrimp. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.
• Serve immediately - the wontons will start to become soft very quickly once filled.
• NOTE:.
• If you need to make these ahead - prep the wonton wrappers and shrimp in advance. You can keep the baked wontons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can keep the cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Make the guacamole just before filling and serving otherwise it will start to oxidize, turning brown.

CAJUN GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, mash together the avocados, lemon juice and salt.
• Fold in the remaining vegetables and seasonings.
• Serve with the tortilla chips.

CAJUN GRILLED HALLOUMI WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Divide a 250g block of halloumi into 8 slices. It can be very salty, so soak the slices in cold water for at least 10 mins, if you have time. Pat dry, then rub a spoonful of the Cajun mix into each slice, and reserve 4 slices for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with').
• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
• For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
• Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the halloumi slices on it and grill for 3-4 mins, checking occasionally until golden.
• Set aside 2 tbsp guacamole for tomorrow's lunch and chill. Place 2 slices of halloumi on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

NEW ORLEANS GUACAMOLE - CAJUN

Steps:

• in a saute pan, sear shrimp (using olive oil or the butter). When shrimp is partly done, add garlic and a sprinkle of white pepper, then finish and set to the side. In medium mixing bowls. Blend cajun seasoning, avocados,wine and sour cream and pepper and salt to taste (this is best to use a blender or hand mixer or food processor). Blend thoughly to you have a smooth consistency. *Chill for 30 minutes (next step) toast with olive oil french bread. When bread is warm to touch, spead the guacamole mixture on thinly. Then arrange the shrimp on top. cut into bread diagonaly. This is a great accompaniment to a steak dinner or lobster main course. *Serve with Zinafindel or your favorite very dry**