Nikki's Famous Crawfish Dip

Crawfish dip is a party favorite! It’s perfect for football games and backyard BBQs.  This might just be the easiest way to become the hero of a party.  Everyone will love you for this dip.  And you won’t believe how simple it is.  Just order the ingredients from www.Cajungrocer.com.

Ingredients

1 lb frozen peeled crawfish tails, thawed

¼ cup butter

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp ZATARAIN’S Crab & Shrimp Boil Seasoning

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp ZATARAIN’S Creole Seasoning

1 ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Instructions

Place the crawfish tails into a food processor and pulsed until roughly chopped.  Set aside.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the crawfish tails, garlic, crab boil, salt and Creole seasoning. 

Cook and stir until garlic is toasted.

Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese until it has melted.

Serve the dip warm or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nikki’s Famous Crawfish dip is famous for a reason! It will put that Cajun spice in any party.  Remember, there is only one place to get authentic Cajun products at unbelievably low prices, and that’s www.Cajungrocer.com.  

Garlic Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding is a southern standard; we upped the ante on this traditional dessert and turned into a savory Cajun party dish.  Just follow our simple instructions and visit www.Cajungrocer.com for authentic Cajun ingredients at unbelievably low prices. 

Ingredients

2 cups of milk

2 Tbsp minced garlic

2 large whole eggs

2 large egg yolks

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

¾ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Cajun Chef Cayenne Pepper

2-1/2 cups ½-inch cubed Poupart’s French bread

Instructions

Scald the milk with the garlic in a small saucepan.

Let the mixture stand off the heat for 15 minutes.

If you’re not a garlic fan, strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the garlic.

If you are a garlic fan, leave it as is.

In a bowl, whisk the whole egg and the egg yolks.

Add the milk in a steady stream, whisking constantly. 

Add the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne.  Mix well.

Divide the bread cubes among eight buttered 1/3-cup muffin tin.

Ladle the milk and egg combination over the bread, dividing it evenly.

Let it stand for 10 minutes.

At this point the pudding can be covered and chilled for 8-10 hours.

Bake the puddings for 45 minutes or until they are golden and puffed.

Let the pudding cool for several minutes.

They will sink as they cool.

To remove them from the muffin tins, run a thin knife around the edges and lift them carefully.

Serve warm.

This updated Southern favorite serves 8 and is great party food because of its shape and surprising flavor.  Everyone will be begging for the recipe, just send them over to www.Cajungrocer.com for more Cajun recipes and discounted ingredients.  

Cajun Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary is a long standing favorite. But, you have never truly had a Bloody Mary until you’ve had a Cajun Bloody Mary.  Nobody knows spices and seasonings quite like a Cajun.  Follow these simple instructions and order the garnishes and ingredients from www.Cajungrocer.com.  These will be the hit of any brunch or party. 

Ingredients

4 cups of quality, thick tomato juice

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp celery salt

1 Tbsp Cajun Power Worcestershire Sauce

8 to 10 drops of TABASCO Pepper Sauce to taste

2 tsp fresh lime juice

4 to 5 jiggers of vodka

Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine all of the ingredients and chill for at least an hour.

Stir again before serving.

Pour into tall glasses over chipped ice and garnish with lime.

This will make about 4 drinks.

Try garnishing with McIlhenny Farms Spicy Beans, Boscoli pickled Spicy Beans or any of the items in our Peppers & Pickled section. 

Bloody Marys are a staple for parties, brunches and hangovers.  You will love this recipe! For more Cajun drink recipes and ingredients, go to www.Cajungrocer.com.

Shrimp Dip Delight

Shrimp Dip Delight is a spicy, savory dip that your guests won’t be able to get enough of! It combines the Cajun kick of Gulf shrimp and Tabasco with the creamy texture that every great party dip has.  Just follow these simple instructions and order the ingredients, at the lowest prices available, from www.Cajungrocer.com.

Ingredients

1 lb. raw Gulf Shrimp

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened

½ cup finely chopped green onions

½ cup chopped celery

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp ZATARAIN’S Parsley Flakes

½ tsp. salt

½ cup TABASCO Spicy Mayonnaise

Instruction

Boil, peel, devein and chop shrimp.

In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 

Fold in shrimp.

Cover and refrigerate.

Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

This simple dip will make such a huge impression; it might just become your signature dish.  For more Cajun recipes and authentic Cajun ingredients visit www.Cajungrocer.com