Jul 14 2026
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Bayou Sampler Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou on Market
Time3h
Serves8

Jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etoufee, and red beans and rice, dirty rice.

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Ingredients

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Jambalaya

Gumbo

Crawfish Etouffee

Red Beans and Rice

Dirty Rice

Method

Jambalaya

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced andouille sausage and chicken breast, cooking until browned.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Mix in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, and cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions before serving.

Gumbo

  1. 5

    Make the Roux

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, cooking until the mixture is a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 7

    Add Proteins

    Add the cooked chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Stir to combine, then add canned tomatoes and chicken broth.

  4. 8

    Season and Simmer

    Add cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in green onions before serving.

Crawfish Etouffee

  1. 9

    Cook the Base

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.

  2. 10

    Add Crawfish

    Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 11

    Combine with Broth

    Add chicken broth and cajun seasoning. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Stir in green onions before serving.

Red Beans and Rice

  1. 12

    Prepare Beans

    In a large pot, combine soaked red beans, andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes.

  2. 13

    Add Broth and Seasoning

    Pour in chicken broth, add cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

  3. 14

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender. Stir in green onions before serving.

Dirty Rice

  1. 15

    Cook Meats

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and andouille sausage, cooking until brown.

  2. 16

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.

  3. 17

    Combine with Rice

    Add long-grain rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Season with cajun seasoning.

  4. 18

    Simmer

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked. Stir in green onions before serving.

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