Recipes from Louisiana
A 2019 study by Hotschedules, a restaurant and hospitality software, revealed that Americans eat out a lot. In fact, 56% of Americans told the company that they eat out two to three times a week, which included both in-restaurant dining and ordering takeout. Diners certainly have a wide variety of options to choose from: There are mor than 1 million restaurants throughout the country, according to the National Restaurant Association.
But in the last year, the novel coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every corner of American daily life—not the least of which being how we eat. With rules for social distancing in place along with various states of shutdown orders since March 2020, many people have turned to home-cooked meals in lieu of going out or even getting something delivered.
Of course, eating local favorites is a special kind of treat—so to help you on this home cooking journey, Stacker scoured Allrecipes' collection of more than 3,000 recipes grouped by state to bring you a list of beloved favorites from Louisiana.
Many of these recipes are great for any skill levels—so don't worry if your culinary expertise leave something to be desired. Keep reading to gain some inspiration for your next meal.
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Melt in Your Mouth Pralines
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Additional: 15 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 36
- Yield: 36 prailines
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Crawfish Boil
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 1 hr 15 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 45 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Additional: 20 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 24 pancakes
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Crawfish Fettuccine II
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Shrimp Casserole
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Beef Stew
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 minutes
- Total: 2 hrs 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Richard and Suzanne's Louisiana Crawfish Pasta
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Shrimp Creole II
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Bourbon Chicken
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Tanya's Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Oyster Stew Christmas Eve Recipe
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Additional: 5 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 1 hr 12 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 32 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Chayote Squash Side Dish
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Super Easy Mardi Gras King Cake
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 50 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Instant Pot® Jambalaya with Shrimp and Chicken
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 5 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 20 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Jambalaya
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Beignets
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- Prep: 45 minutes
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 minutes
- Total: 3 hrs 15 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Red Beans and Rice
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Cajun Jambalaya
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Remoulade Sauce a la New Orleans
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Cajun Blackened Catfish
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Sweet Spicy Wings
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Real N'awlins Muffuletta
- Prep: 40 minutes
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here
Bubba's Jambalaya
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Authentic, No Shortcuts, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Buttermilk King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 40 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 king cake
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Citrus Shortbread Cookies
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 35 minutes
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Louisiana Crawfish Bisque
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Cajun Corn and Crab Bisque
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Oven Baked Jambalaya
- Prep: 45 minutes
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 45 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Boudreaux's Zydeco Stomp Gumbo
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Cabbage Jambalaya
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Cindy's Jambalaya
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Additional: 5 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Oysters Rockefeller
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 24 oysters
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Bourbon Street Rib-Eye Steak
- Prep: 7 minutes
- Cook: 8 minutes
- Total: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
King Cake in a Bread Machine
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Additional: 2 hrs 50 minutes
- Total: 3 hrs 25 minutes
- Servings: 14
- Yield: 1 cake
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here