9 Cajun Super Bowl Recipes

Cheer on your favorite New Orleans team this Super Bowl with an homage to Cajun and Creole recipes. They're low-cal, packed with flavor, and taste great with an ice-cold beer.

Cajun Shrimp and Catfish

This creamy dish contains lean protein in the form of shrimp and catfish. Plus, you'll get a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, blackening seasoning, catfish fillets, butter, green onions, mushrooms, parsley, shrimp, light Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, long-grain rice

Calories: 382

Try this recipe: Cajun Shrimp and Catfish

This popular New Orleans sandwich originated in the famous French Quarter and contains plenty of fiber-rich veggies.

Ingredients: Italian dressing, eggplant, Vidalia onions, yellow squash, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, pimiento-stuffed olives, thyme, French bread, provolone cheese, salami

Calories: 384

Try this recipe: Muffuletta

This goulash is a low-fat, spice-infused version of your favorite jambalaya.

Ingredients: Tomatoes, celery, onion, paprika, thyme, sage, red pepper, Cajun seasoning, andouille sausage, chicken broth, garlic, long-grain brown rice, medium shrimp

Calories: 245

Try this recipe: Louisiana Goulash

Tomatoes are an important ingredient in the Creole cooking of New Orleans, and this composed salad puts their fresh flavor to use.

Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes, Vidalia onions, fresh mint, fresh chives, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic

Calories: 73

Try this recipe: Creole Tomato Salad

Brown rice adds a boost of fiber, while orange bell peppers add a hint of sweetness to this spicy recipe.

Ingredients: Peanut oil, onion, orange bell peppers, zucchini, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, chicken sausage, large shrimp, brown rice, parsley

Calories: 369

Try this recipe: Cajun Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Over Brown Rice

Top this cholesterol-lowering fish with peppers, onions, and mix of Creole flavors.

Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, basil, hot sauce, red snapper fillets, garlic

Calories: 228

Try this recipe: Creole Red Snapper

This is the ultimate recipe in thriftiness and convenience. Plus the long, slow cooking time coaxes all the flavor from the sausage into the beans for a mild yet savory dish.

Ingredients: Dried red kidney beans, onion, green bell pepper, celery, thyme, paprika, red pepper, smoked sausage, one bay leaf, garlic, long-grain rice, green onions

Calories: 413

Try this recipe: Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

This recipe is perfect for your friends who don't eat seafood. We skip the shrimp, but keep all the authentic gumbo flavor.

Ingredients: Rice, flour, vegetable oil, chopped onion, green bell pepper, okra, celery, garlic, thyme, red pepper, chicken breasts, turkey kielbasa, diced tomatoes, chicken broth

Calories: 369

Try this recipe: Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

This jambalaya recipe mixes both French and Spanish influences to create a filling meal in a bowl.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, olive oil, turkey sausage, onion, celery, green onions, green bell peppers, garlic, chicken-flavored bouillon cubes, fat-free Italian dressing, long-grain rice

Calories: 345

Try this recipe: Chicken-Sausage Jambalaya