Best Cajun Summer Squash Recipes

CAJUN SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the salt, spices, and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle the squash rounds with a teaspoon of the mix.
• Divide the remaining spice mix in half and stir one half into the flour and the other half into the cornmeal.
• Beat together the egg and milk.
• Heat 1 inch of safflower or peanut oil in a deep saucepan or frying pan to 350 degrees.
• Using your hands, quickly toss the squash in the flour and shake off excess. Toss in the milk and egg, then dip in the cornmeal to coat, shaking off excess. Deep-fry for about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.
• Serve 4.

EASY CAJUN GRILLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together light olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Place zucchinis, white onions, and yellow squash in a bowl, and cover with the olive oil mixture. Cover bowl, and marinate vegetables in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Place marinated vegetable pieces on skewers or directly on the grill. Cook 5 minutes, or to desired doneness.

CAJUN SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.

SMOTHERED CAJUN-SPICED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Combine 1 Tbs. oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush garlic-oil mixture over butternut squash pieces, and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle each squash piece with 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash pieces are tender enough to easily pierce with fork.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
• Stir flour into onion mixture, and cook 1 minute, or until flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar, remaining 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. You can leave as is or puree to make a smooth gravy.
• To serve:.
• Place 2 squash pieces on plate. Smother with 1 cup onion mixture.

CAJUN SMOTHERED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine 1 Tbsp oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush garlic-oil mixture over butternut squash pieces, and place on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle each squash piece with 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash pieces are tender enough to easily pierce with fork.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
• Stir flour into onion mixture, and cook 1 minute, or until flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar, remaining 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
• When ready to serve, place 2 squash pieces on plate. "Smother" with 1 cup onion mixture.