At the core of many Cajun dishes lies the magic of the Cajun marinade — a potent elixir known to infuse meats with intense, fiery flavors that can transport a dish from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Cajun Marinade
Whether you're preparing for a Mardi Gras feast or simply yearning to spice up your daily cooking routine, mastering the art of Cajun marination is a culinary quest worth undertaking. Central to the Cajun flavor is the use of bold seasoning mixes, and foremost among them is the Cajun marinade — a piquant potpourri of spices that brings depth and heat to any meat or vegetable it touches.
Begin with a boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh and dredge in a mixture of melted butter and your Cajun marinade before searing in a hot cast-iron skillet. Marinate peeled, deveined Shrimp (leave the tails on for easy grilling) for just 30 minutes, then grill quickly over high heat for a delightful smoky flavor. Marinate your favorite Mixed Vegetables — bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion work wonderfully — and roast in the oven at high heat for charred perfection.
Ingredients
Serves: 18 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 3 cups red wine
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoon homemade or Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Cajun Marinade
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk well together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
More Dip and Sauce Recipes
If you love dips and sauces as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
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- Paleo Chocolate Sauce
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- Paleo Cranberry Sauce
- Mexican Salsa Verde
- Red Pepper Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Avocado Vegetable Dip
- Egg Salad Dip
- Raspberry Lime Fruit Dip
📖 Recipe
Cajun Marinade
Ingredients
- 3 cups red wine
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoon homemade or Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk well together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.3 cups red wine, 1 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoon wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 3 tablespoon homemade or Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 3 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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