Instant Pot Cajun Recipes

Instant Pot Cajun Recipes are perfect for Mardi Gras or a weeknight! From red beans and rice to shrimp etouffee, this collection of Cajun and Creole spicy, aromatic, and easy Instant Pot Mardi Gras Recipes has the perfect one-pot meals for a busy weeknight or to serve at a dinner party!

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Louisiana and New Orleans cuisine has become hugely popular due to restaurants like Pappadeaux, but it can be daunting to cook at home. But creating restaurant-quality Cajun and Creole recipes is super easy with these recipes.

This Instant Pot New Orleans recipe collection takes advantage of the pressure cooking function to cook recipes in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.

This collection includes the most popular dishes, including gumbo, a hearty stew made with andouille sausage, shrimp, and okra; jambalaya, a flavorful one-pot meal packed with chicken, sausage, shrimp and rice; shrimp étouffée, a creamy dish made with succulent shrimp in a rich and flavorful sauce; red beans and rice, a comforting staple made with ham hocks, often enjoyed on Mondays; and Cajun chicken and sausage pasta, a spicy fusion of pasta and jambalaya.

Make these recipes for a special occasion like a dinner party to celebrate Fat Tuesday, or for a quiet romantic dinner. These recipes are easy to make and sure to please! Each recipe has been adapted to the Instant Pot but can also be made on the stovetop!

1

Authentic Ham Hock Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice is an authentic New Orleans recipe that will be very popular at your next gathering.  It tastes as though you've cooked it for hours, and tastes even better the next day.  Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe is so simple.  I've given instructions for using dried beans if you don't have time to soak.

INSTANT POT RED BEANS AND RICE

2

New Orleans Instant Pot Shrimp Etouffee

This Instant Pot Shrimp Étouffée is a classic New Orleans recipe made with Creole spices and plenty of shrimp in a spicy tomato-based sauce.  This rich and delicious stew tastes great over rice. This recipe is perfect for Mardi Gras but is so easy that you could make a regular weekday meal extra special. [Stovetop instructions also included.]

INSTANT POT SHRIMP ETOUFFEE

3

Delicious New Orleans Instant Pot Gumbo

This Delicious Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo is a quintessential New Orleans dish that is hearty, satisfying, flavorful and perfect for a crowd.  Made with chicken, sausage and shrimp, it tastes amazing when served over rice. 

INSTANT POT GUMBO

4

Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya

This Instant Pot Jambalaya was adapted from an authentic Creole Jambalaya recipe and has andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp combined with rice, is flavored with Cajun spices and cooked to perfection.

INSTANT POT JAMBALAYA

5

Creamy Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta with Sausage

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines Cajun spices, chicken, and pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, making it a family-friendly favorite.

INSTANT POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

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