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These recipes make any day a party, whether you're whipping up New Orleans classics like shrimp étouffée or an unexpected mash-up like warm gumbo dip. No collection of Mardi Gras recipes would be complete without sweets, like our Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake or King Cake Beignets. Take a look through our recipes for best Fat Tuesday recipes From the Recipe Creator: I make a soup every year for Mardi Gras. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of vegetables to keep it healthy, but wanted it to be interesting. My wife suggested adding the andouille and now it’s one of my favorite Mardi Gras recipes. —Steven Thurner, Janesville, Wisconsin True, these are the best recipes for celebrating the Mardi Gras season—but these simple and reliable recipes for New Orleans classics like gumbo, étouffée, po' boys, jambalaya, and Bananas Foster are perfect for any Tuesday of the year (not just Fat Tuesday). Try them for Wednesday and Thursday dinners, too. Here are just a few of our favorite shrimp recipes that are perfect for Mardi Gras! Wild Caught Shrimp Gumbo INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, browned dark 3 bunches of green onions 3 large onions chopped 6 cloves of minced garlic 1 bell pepper – green or yellow, chopped 1/2 bunch of celery chopped 3 pounds okra Prepare pellet grill for indirect cooking at 350 degrees. Melt butter in iron skillet on grill and sauté peppers and onions for 4-5 minutes until softened. 3 Cajun Shrimp Recipes for Mardi Gras Season Shrimp Boulettes. Reminiscent of Thai fish cakes or Vietnamese shrimp on sugarcane, these shrimp boulettes are the perfect snack when paired with hot sauce, or you can pile a couple onto a roll with bitter greens, cocktail sauce, or spicy mayonnaise for a tasty sandwich. From bold Creole flavors to hearty Cajun classics, these 32 New Orleans-inspired recipes bring the taste of the Big Easy straight to your kitchen. Each dish is packed with flavor, fun, and a little Louisiana magic. So grab your beads, fire up the stove, and get ready for a Mardi Gras feast you won’t forget! 1. Creole Jambalaya Just as Mardi Gras should be. New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp. Ingredients . 1 lb. large or extra-large shrimp (preferably with heads on, but at least with the shell on) 1 scant teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 scant teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Dig into an over-the-top muffuletta sandwich, shrimp recipes loaded with Creole seasoning, and beignets topped with powdered sugar. If you're looking to get creative with your Mardi Gras foods, try Ree Drummond's twist on Cajun pasta or whip up some Mardi Gras desserts like the spritz cookies that look like mini king cakes. Carnivals and parades abound during Mardi Gras season, from Epiphany until Fat Tuesday. Seas of purple, gold, and green (symbolizing justice, power, and faith) can be seen everywhere. Mardi Gras Parade Krewes select their kings of Mardi Gras and put on elaborate float parades in their communities. Sheet pan shrimp and Andouille sausage is an effortless yet flavorful dish that combines perfectly seasoned shrimp with smoky sausage. This Mardi Gras recipe brings the best of New Orleans cuisine with minimal prep and clean-up. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Andouille Sausage. New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch for Mardi Gras One of the best things about Mardi Gras appetizers is their blend of textures and flavors—crispy, creamy, smoky, and spicy, all at once! Traditional Cajun and Creole influences shine through, with bold seasonings and hearty ingredients making each bite memorable. What Are Traditional Mardi Gras Foods? Mardi Gras foods are all about rich, comforting, and flavorful Southern dishes that bring people together. Classic New Orleans favorites include red beans and rice, crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, and gumbo—all packed with bold Creole and Cajun spices. Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry. Serve fresh veggies and peel-and-eat shrimp with Old Bay rémoulade for a light, tasty appetizer as an ode to summer days by the water. 2. Dirty Rice. This dirty rice dish is a Louisiana staple and perfect on its own or as a bountiful side dish. It gets its “dirty” name from the flavorful mix of ground meat, spices, and holy trinity that give plain ol’ rice a bold, smoky kick. This year’s Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, is celebrated March 4. “Mardi Gras is an imported Catholic custom, a religious tradition celebrating the last day of an indulgent Carnival season Perfect for Mardi Gras, weeknight dinners or anytime you crave a hearty dish, this one-pan jambalaya proves that great food doesn’t have to be complicated. We love a Creole-style or “red” version from Tastes Better From Scratch. You can also use a milder sausage than andouille, or add in jumbo shrimp. Ingredients: This Mardi Gras Shrimp recipe is a take on New Orleans Style Spicy Shrimp - or "barbecue shrimp" - and it's all about the sauce! Share. Older post Newer Directions. Combine ingredients for seasoning mix in a nonreactive bowl and mix well. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Combine butter, garlic, worchestershire sauce and seasoning mix in a large skillet over high heat. Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip. Cheesy Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Hot Dip. King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Snack Mix. Muffuletta Deviled Eggs. Muffuletta Pinwheels. Glazed Chicken Minis. Oysters Rockefeller. Mardi Gras Grilled Oysters. Smoked Andouille Sausage and Cream Cheese Rolls. Crawfish Beignets With Cajun Dipping Sauce
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