creole Recipes
6 delicious creole recipes from around the world
Blackened Redfish
This iconic Cajun dish, popularized by Chef Paul Prudhomme, features redfish fillets coated in a bold spice blend and seared in an extremely hot cast-iron skillet until a dark, flavorful crust forms. The high heat and butter create a signature smoky, blackened finish.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich and deeply flavored dark roux-based gumbo, featuring tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and the essential 'holy trinity' of vegetables, thickened with okra. A true taste of Louisiana soul.
Classic Louisiana Gumbo
A deeply flavorful and iconic Louisiana stew, this gumbo features a rich, dark roux, the aromatic 'holy trinity' of vegetables, savory andouille sausage, and tender seafood, all simmered to perfection and traditionally served over fluffy white rice. It's a true taste of Southern comfort.
Jambalaya
A flavorful and hearty Louisiana Creole rice dish featuring andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp simmered in a spiced tomato broth with the 'holy trinity' of vegetables. This is a true one-pot Southern soul food classic.
Red Beans and Rice
A classic New Orleans Monday tradition featuring creamy red beans slow-cooked with Andouille sausage and a ham hock, served over fluffy long-grain rice.
Accras de Morue
Mauritian salt cod fritters - crispy fried balls of salt cod batter. A popular Creole beach snack with distinct Indian Ocean influence.