This type of year makes me want to fire up the grill and cook all the things! Seafood, steak, veggies, and even fruit – everything tastes better on the grill. Not only does it taste better, but the last thing I want during the summer is to heat the house even more by using the oven. So in my search for new grill recipes, I put together this list of mouth-watering New Orleans-inspired recipes for grilling season
Grilled Shrimp Recipes
From classic BBQ shrimp to grilled shrimp poboys to Cajun garlic butter shrimp, these grilled shrimp recipes are perfect for lunch or dinner.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers in 21 Minutes for 4 – Seafood Portal
Master juicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers with our step-by-step timing guide. Features a smoky garlic butter glaze. Perfectly succulent and ready in 21 minutes.
Grilled Cajun Shrimp
Grilled Cajun Shrimp is smoky, spicy, and ready in no time! A quick and flavorful recipe perfect for summer cookouts, easy dinners, or party appetizers.
Tasty Cajun Grilled Shrimp – Homefoodkitchen
Grilling season is my excuse to cook outside as much as possible. There’s something about standing at the grill with a cold drink that makes dinner feel less
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp – Girl Carnivore
This is one of those crazy-good recipes that only takes 30 minutes to master: savory & spicy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with crusty bread for dipping.
Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce | Perfect for grilling season!
Get tailgating season started off right with this tasty Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce! This recipe is a family favorite!
Glazed New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Sausage Kabobs Recipe
These Glazed New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Sausage Kabobs are kind of magical because they disappear before your eyes. I set these out for a party, and poof, they’re gone.
Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Veggies
Sweet and spicy Cajun Shrimp recipe made on the grill, paired with grilled onions and peppers, also flavored with Cajun seasoning.
Grilled Cajun Lemon Shrimp
This grilled Cajun lemon shrimp is a super-easy, delicious skewer recipe with a Cajun flair. Winter has been brutal, and it’s left me thinking about warm weather and all my favorite grilled treats. Visions of grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs, BBQ bacon wrapped kielbasa, and smoked tri tip are all dancing through my head right…Read More
Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy with Asian Slaw – Louisiana Cookin’
A spicy cabbage slaw makes this Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy really special.
Grilled Barbecue Shrimp – Louisiana Cookin’
For this recipe, shrimp are marinated in a New Orleans-style barbecue sauce before being grilled. Grilled Barbecue Shrimp Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 dried bay leaves 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ½
Spicy Cane Syrup-Glazed Grilled Shrimp – Louisiana Cookin’
Spicy cane syrup makes this quick shrimp dish a total winner. Spicy Cane Syrup-Glazed Grilled Shrimp Makes 4 Servings Ingredients ¼ cup cane syrup 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound colossal fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on) ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers – Beautiful Eats & Things
These Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers are seasoned with a simple, delicious Cajun garlic butter and grilled to perfection!
Grilled Oyster Recipes
Chargrilled oysters… yes please. If someone makes these, please invite me over for dinner. I included a few other recipes as well, but let’s be honest, chargrilled oysters are the star of the show.
Drago’s Chargrilled Oysters – Weekday Pescatarian
Here is the world-famous Drago’s Grilled Oyster Recipe – perfect for home chefs to recreate that New Orleans magic in their own kitchen!
Chargrilled Oysters
Are you craving the New Orleans taste of Chargrilled Oysters from Drago’s or Acme Oyster House? This simple chargrilled oyster recipe will satisfy you. Make them on your charcoal or gas grill (or even in the oven) with a delicious butter-and-cheese topping spiked with Cajun spices.
Black Magic & Creole Char-Grilled Oysters
Seafood appetizer recipe for char-grilled oysters-on-a-half-shell using Spiceology’s Black Magic & Creole blends.
Crab-Stuffed Grilled Oysters
Small Batch, Craft Rubs & Seasonings
Grilled Oysters with Fish Monger Butter and Parmesan
As the song goes, “Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?” If you do, make these buttery, cheesy grilled oysters, crack open a beer, and you’re almost there. Icy platters of raw oysters on the half shell are a French Quarter staple, of course. But, are you acquainted with the claim to fame of Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
Grilled Oysters Rockefeller (or Broiled) – The Mountain Kitchen
Grilled Oysters Rockefeller is a modern twist to a classic recipe. A delicious appetizer with fresh spinach, parmesan, bacon, and panko.
Mardi Gras Grilled Oysters
This simple recipe for New Orleans-inspired grilled oysters is drenched with tangy, spicy Cajun flavor!
Grilled Chicken Recipes
There are about a million variations of cajun chicken, so you probably can’t go wrong picking one. I will say the BBQ children and chicken wings have me intrigued, adding them to my menu soon.
Cajun Chicken Pasta | Creamy pasta packed with Cajun flavor!
Celebrate Mardi Gras with some delicious Cajun food! This Cajun Chicken Pasta is slightly adapted from Ralph & Kacoo’s in Baton Rouge, LA.
New Orleans Chicken Wings (新奥尔良鸡翅)
Probably not from New Orleans, but hey.
This Bourbon Street chicken and shrimp brings Applebee’s to my home!
This one-pan, Cajun-seasoned Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp recipe is so good that you will want to make it every night! This is the best chicken and shrimp recipe for easy dinners.
Grilled Creole Chicken
We enjoy Creole and Cajun food. Unfortunately, it’s been hard to find really good restaurants that cater to New Orleans-style cuisine in our area. We can recommend a few in nearby Philadelphia…
Boneless Grilled Chicken Thighs
These uniquely flavorful boneless grilled chicken thighs take just minutes to prep and an hour to marinate before grilling to super flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.
Recipe for Cajun Marinated BBQ Chicken
This Cajun Marinated BBQ Chicken recipe is an all-time favorite and the very definition of ‘winner winner chicken dinner’!
Cajun Honey Mustard Chicken (Grill or Stovetop)
Excite your taste buds with tangy, sweet, and spicy Cajun Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken smothered in a creamy honey mustard sauce!
Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwiches are deliciously spicy with a blackened crust that forms around juicy, tender chicken breasts when seared over high heat.
Cajun BBQ Chicken
Spice up your next meal and serve this Cajun BBQ Chicken! Trust us, it’s worth the extra effort.
Grilled Sweet Cajun Chicken
This Grilled Sweet Cajun Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The perfect chicken recipe for grilling season and ideal for the whole family.
Bacon Bourbon Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe
BBQ chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and easy to throw together at the last minute. Create mouthwatering flavor with just a few ingredients!
Copeland’s of New Orleans Grilled Chicken & Yams Recipe
Make the Grilled Chicken & Yams Recipe in just 1h. Grilled chicken breast, mashed sweet potatoes, spiced pecans, caramelized onions, and Worcestershire sauce.
Easy Cajun Grilled Chicken
These Easy Cajun Grilled Chicken recipes are the perfect healthy main dish for grilling season! Juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection in the BEST homemade cajun spice blend!
Easy Cajun Grilled Chicken – Plain Chicken
Cajun Grilled Chicken – only 3 ingredients! Including the chicken!! Italian dressing, Cajun seasoning, and chicken. SO simple to make and tastes great!
Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken
Juicy and healthy grilled Cajun lime chicken bursting with flavor and ready in 30 minutes! Only a few ingredients are needed to make this tasty dinner!
Cajun Blackened Chicken Recipe – Tasting Table
Add some flair to your dinner with this Cajun-inspired blackened chicken recipe.
Grilled Fish Recipes
I could eat fish for every meal, especially grilled fish. The Red Fish Girl’s red fish with crab meat and lemon butter, and the Cajun grilled salmon are both on my list to try soon.
Creole Caesar Salad with Grilled Red Snapper – Louisiana Cookin’
Grilled red snapper fillets make this Creole Caesar with Grilled Red Snapper a satisfying salad.
Grilled Grouper with Creole Tomato and Charred Corn Salsa – Louisiana Cookin’
This fresh and simple dish makes the most of our early summer produce. Grilled Grouper with Creole Tomato and Charred Corn Salsa Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 ears corn, shucked ½ medium red onion 1 jalapeño 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 Creole tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) ½ cup chopped green
Grilled Redfish Sandwiches – Louisiana Cookin’
Redfish is fantastic on this sandwich, but other mild, flaky Gulf fish fillets will do just as well. Grilled Redfish Sandwiches Makes 4 Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless redfish fillets 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 3 tablespoons blackened seasoning 4 brioche buns, halved Herb Mayonnaise (recipe follows) 2 ripe avocados, halved and
Grilled Amberjack Po’ Boy with Maque Choux – Louisiana Cookin’
This grilled amberjack po’ boy has some of the best flavors of the summer.
Grilled Cod with Blackened Seasoning [with Video] – Hey Grill Hey
When you’re unsure what to make for dinner, head straight to this recipe for a bite of Grilled Cod with just the right amount of heat.
Cajun Grilled Salmon
This Cajun grilled salmon recipe is a sweet-and-spicy seafood meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes. The salmon is moist and flaky, topped with a melt-in-your-mouth honey butter bursting with flavor!
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Everyone knows you can’t go to the New Orleans French Quarter without stopping at Felix’s…
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This is Red Fish Grill’s signature Hickory Grilled Redfish with Crabmeat & Lemon Butter sauce by…
BBQ Redfish on the Half Shell – Food is Love Made Edible
At many of the higher-end restaurants in New Orleans, you’ll find BBQ fish on the half shell on the menu. BBQ fish? Huh? In fact, what this is is a filet of fish with the skin and scales left on that is seasoned with lots of butter and herbs and grilled over open flame,
Cajun Grilled Fish (Blackened Seasoning)
Make this easy and delicious blackened Cajun grilled fish with homemade Cajun seasonings. This is an easy recipe you don’t want to miss!
Whole Grilled Redfish with Salsa Verde – Louisiana Cookin’
Grilled Pork and Sausage Recipes
You can’t go wrong with grilled pork cooked to juicy perfection or some grilled andouille sausage with a salsa or a relish.
Spicy Grilled Andouille Sausage and Pineapple Skewers – Louisiana Cookin’
Throw these Spicy Grilled Andouille Sausage and Pineapple Skewers on the grill for an easy and festive addition to any summer party. Spicy Grilled Andouille Sausage and Pineapple Skewers Serves: 18 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeño ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1½ cups (1-inch-cubed) fresh
Chef Isaac Toups’ Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop with Cane Syrup Gastrique
A favorite from the menu at Toups Meatery, in time for the Fourth of July.
Creole Grilled Pork Butt Roast Recipe | McCormick
Smoky, juicy, and flavorful grilled pork! Features a bold Creole rub for a spicy, aromatic crust and a tender interior, perfect for delicious pulled pork.
Jan Birnbaum’s New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs
Get Jan Birnbaum’s New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs Recipe from Food Network
Double-Cut Pork Chop and Dirty Rice with Cane Syrup Gastrique – Louisiana Cookin’
Check out this showstopping Double-Cut Pork Chop with Dirty Rice and Cane Syrup Gastrique from 2014 Chef to Watch Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery. Double-Cut Pork Chop Author: Chef Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery Ingredients: 8 cups water, 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1 cup kosher salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 (5-pound) bag
Cajun Boucherie Board – Louisiana Cookin’
This appetizer board overflows with spicy andouille sausage, smoky boudin, pickled okra, and crispy pork rinds, a true celebration of Louisiana flavors. Cajun Boucherie Board Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound boudin sausage, 12 ounces andouille sausage, 8 ounces chicken pâté*,1 (7-ounce) block smoked Cheddar cheese, sliced, 1 (7-ounce) block sharp white
A Pork Chop is Hard to Beat, Especially with Tony’s – Louisiana Cookin’
Transport your taste buds to the islands of the Caribbean or the dinner tables of the South with this quick end-of-summer meal. In Tony’s Jerk-Inspired Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa, the flavors of Tony Chachere’s seasonings and marinades are sure to delight. Jerk-Inspired Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa Author: @mydiaryofus Ingredients For the Pork
Cajun Beer Brats
These grilled Cajun beer brats are a tasty summer treat, topped with a homemade slaw that packs a Cajun kick! Perfect for a cookout.
Grilled Andouille with Grilled Pepper Relish – Louisiana Cookin’
Sweet and spicy come together in this quick and easy pepper relish. Grilled Andouille with Grilled Pepper Relish Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper, halved 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded ¼ cup chopped dill pickles 2 tablespoons chopped bread-and-butter pickles 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½
Bourbon Peach Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe | McCormick
Elevate your grilling game! Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce delivers a delicious balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy summer grilling flavors.
Grilled Pork Chops With Grilled Peach Salsa Recipe | Nola Cuisine & Culture
Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peach Salsa Recipe
Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry Mostarda – Louisiana Cookin’
Blueberries are a late spring treasure in Louisiana. Able to flourish just about anywhere in the state (save the deep Southern parts) and quite forgiving with daylight requirements, blueberry bushes are beautiful, and the fruit is delicious. While most of the sweet little berries end up in desserts and tart jams, we took a savory
Grilled Andouille Dogs with Jalapeno Relish – Magic Seasoning Blends
Grilled Beef Recipe
I will never say no to a grilled steak, especially one as flavorful as the ones in these recipes.
Grilled Flank Steak with Cajun Seasoning – Louisiana Cookin’
Cajun seasoning adds a spicy twist to this grilled flank steak.
Cajun Burgers | NeighborFood
These Cajun Burgers are savory and just a bit spicy. They’re a fun twist on a classic!
Cajun Rubbed Steak with Bourbon Street Sauce
Cajun Rubbed Steak with Bourbon Street Sauce is perfectly cooked New York Strips sliced and served with a Bourbon Street Sauce. Delicious!
Grilled New York Strip Cajun Style Recipe
Kick up your grill game with a delicious burst of flavor using this easy grilled New York strip steak Cajun-style recipe.
Grilled Muffuletta Flank Steak—All the Flavor, all the Temperatures
Do you like muffuletta sandwiches? Why not make them into a steak! Learn to make a muffuletta-stuffed flank steak, with temps for success.
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Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Morton’s Cajun seasoning or other Cajun seasoning
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Grilled Fruit and Vegetable Recipes
Looking for something on the lighter side? Check out these grilled fruits and vegetables.
Grilled Red Onion Dip – Louisiana Cookin’
Smoky yet bright, this creamy dip is delicious with grilled veggies, crackers, or toast. Grilled Red Onion Dip Makes about 1½ Cups Ingredients 1 red onion, sliced 1 inch thick 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground
Spiced Grilled Peaches – Beautiful Eats & Things
If you’re craving a healthier version of peach cobbler, try these Spiced Grilled Peaches with a dollop of vanilla ice cream! Your waistline will thank you!
Grilled Apricot and Herb Salad is a light and healthy combination.
This Grilled Apricot and Herb Salad keys on the freshest fruit and garden herbs you can source in a tasty (and healthy) combination.
Easy Rum-Glazed Grilled Bananas | Mother Would Know
Rum-Glazed Grilled Bananas are the simplest dessert I’ve ever made. Make them whenever the grill is on. You’ll be the happiest griller ever.
Grilled Pineapple with Bourbon-Butter Sauce
Don’t forget about dessert when you fire up the grill this summer! This recipe can use any grilled seasonal fruit you like with bourbon-butter sauce
Goat Cheese Grilled Peach recipe by Chef Ben Thibodeaux
Chef Ben Thibodeaux, formerly of Cavan restaurant on Magazine Street, shared a batch of his favorite grilled fruit recipes one summer. Here is one of them.
Chef Isaac Toups’ Grilled Garden Veggies with Bacon Vinaigrette
A favorite from the menu at Toups Meatery, in time for the Fourth of July.
Grilled Artichokes with Zesty Rémoulade – Louisiana Cookin’
Put a Creole twist on tender grilled artichokes with a zesty rémoulade.
Grilled Cajun Corn – Louisiana Cookin’
During the warmer months, you’ll find many Louisianians outdoors, icy beverage in hand, honing their skills on the grill. Here, we’ve taken a staple summer item, corn on the cob, and added a flavorful twist by grilling it with Cajun seasoning and herb butter. Salty Cotija cheese complements the corn’s sweetness for a rich yet
Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce – Louisiana Cookin’
Boldly spiced yet super simple to throw together, this grilled okra is sure to become a summer favorite. Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce Serves: 4-6 servings Ingredients: ⅔ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, grated 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¾
Other New Orleans-Inspired Grill Recipes
We found more New Orleans-inspired grill recipes we thought you might love.
Grilled Crawfish Burgers with Lemon Sauce – Louisiana Cookin’
Succulent grilled crawfish burgers, bursting with Cajun flavor and topped with a zesty lemon sauce, are a true taste of Louisiana. Grilled Crawfish Burgers with Lemon Sauce Makes 6 Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon water ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 (12-ounce) package cooked crawfish
Grilled Gator Bites – Louisiana Cookin’
A stir-together rémoulade takes these easy grilled alligator bites over the top. Grilled Gator Bites Makes 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients ¼ cup mayonnaise* 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon plus one 1½ teaspoons salt-free Creole seasoning, divided* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Grilled Crawfish with Spicy Butter – Louisiana Cookin’
No boiling pot? No problem. Spicy butter gives grilled crawfish a serious punch.
Grilled Garlic and Herb Rabbit – Louisiana Cookin’
“At my family’s camp just up the Red River from Simmesport in east-central Louisiana’s Avoyelles Parish, we mostly hunt deer and squirrel. Every now and then, the occasional wild turkey shows up. Perhaps even more elusive around those woods is the sight of a cottontail rabbit. Much like you would expect from Br’er Rabbit himself,
Cajun Grilled Alligator with Comeback Sauce
Try something new, like Cajun grilled alligator. This mild, juicy white meat is amplified with spices and a Mississippi dipping sauce #YOLO
Grilled Muffuletta Recipe — Cherchies Blog
Cook Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Today is Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday”, and in honor of this celebration, I share with you my version of “The Muffuletta”, grilled with melty provolone cheese, salty olives and salami, ham, sweet roasted peppers, and Hot Banana Pep
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