Best 7 Cajun Gravy Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, where bold flavors and soulful dishes reign supreme, Cajun gravy stands tall as a culinary masterpiece. Its rich, savory, and slightly spicy allure has captivated taste buds for generations. This versatile sauce finds its way into numerous classic Cajun dishes, elevating humble ingredients to new heights of deliciousness.

From smothering tender chicken or succulent shrimp to enriching hearty stews and gumbos, Cajun gravy knows no bounds. Its versatility extends to vegetarian and vegan adaptations, ensuring everyone can savor its delectable essence. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through an array of Cajun gravy recipes, each promising an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

POPEYES CAJUN GRAVY



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A lip-smacking taste sensation from a popular fast food chain posted from an online source in response to a recipe request.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water, mixed well with
4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • First, make the roux by cooking the oil and flour for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat, making sure that the mixture browns but does not burn.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 833.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE GRAVY OVER BISCUITS



Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Gravy over Biscuits image

A few years back I was visiting friends in LA, and after a long day of fishing, a wonderful dinner with fresh fish of course, the next day we all woke up famished. Well ... biscuits with sausage gravy was the request, but I wanted to do something a little cajun. Our last vacation day, so it was clean out the fridge, but still trying to make something that resembled biscuits with sausage gravy. After a quick run to a local quick stop to get some cream and biscuits we were set. Well this is the creation, and it is really good. The only thing I have changed since I returned is that I love to add some scallions right at the end for a fresh flavor, but otherwise, pretty much the same. Make this for a breakfast/brunch for family this holiday season. And if you don't want to use andouille, use a spicy or mild sausage along with the cajun spices. And if you bake, make your own biscuits. I'm just not much of a baker, so I take a short cut and use a canned biscuit. We served this with some scrambled eggs and Bloody Mary's (it was the last day of vacation). But skip the eggs, and you won't miss them - this is a very satisfying dish.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

20 medium shrimp (peeled and tails removed)
3 andouille sausages, links (sliced and then diced)
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced (you could use green if that is all you have, red to me are sweeter)
2 scallions, diced (green parts)
3 cups heavy cream (heavy cream is a must for this)
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1/2 hot sauce (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil to saute the vegetables
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Sausage -- In a large saute pan cook the diced andouille on medium heat until cooked through. Don't cook it at too high of a temperature. You want to slowly saute it. Once it is done, remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
  • Sauce -- In the same pan, pour out the drippings from the andouille (no need to clean the pan out, the flavor is fine, you just don't want all the oil) and add the fresh olive oil and bring to medium high heat. Add in the onion, celery, red pepper and garlic and saute 3-4 minutes.
  • Deglaze -- Originally I used chicken broth because that is all I had. Now, I like to deglaze with white wine just to get all the bits up off the pan. Add the wine and scrape up the bits from the pan and cook just a minute, then remove from the heat and slowly add in the cream, hot sauce (to taste) and the cajun seasoning and return to the heat on medium low cook until it reduces about 20-30 minutes. The cream will naturally thicken on it's own.
  • Shrimp and Sausage -- After the sauce has thickened, add the sausage back in as well as the shrimp and cook on medium heat until the shrimp begin to curl and turn pink. Add salt and pepper if needed according to your taste.
  • Biscuits -- Now I just used a canned biscuit, so I baked them according to directions, but if you want to make your own, by all means please do.
  • Serving -- Right before serving, add in the scallions and serve this decadent sauce over sliced biscuits.
  • Cook up some of your favorite eggs and serve with some Bloody Mary's for a perfect brunch. This also would make a great lunch or dinner.

POPEYE'S CAJUN GRAVY RECIPE



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Make and share this Popeye's Cajun Gravy Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anniebanannie

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 chicken gizzard
2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers
1/4 cup ground beef
1/4 cup ground pork
2 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté hicken gizzard in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked. Remove gizzard from the pan and let cool. Finely mince the gizzard after it has cooled.
  • Combine ground beef and ground pork. Mix with your hands until well mixed.
  • Add bell pepper to the saucepan and sauté it for 1 minute. Add ground beef and pork to the pan and cook brown. Mash meat into tiny pieces as it browns.
  • Add water and beef broth to the saucepan, then immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gravy until thick - about 30 to 35 minutes.

SOUTHERN CAJUN SAUSAGE GRAVY



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Make and share this Southern Cajun Sausage Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb sweet sausage, removed from casings
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, fresh chopped
salt
pepper
6 buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • Cook both of the sausage meats in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up with the spoon, until browned and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a bowl.
  • Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the skillet, stir well, and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
  • Slowly add the milk and the broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth. Return the skillet to the heat and cook until the gravy is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the crumbled sausage meat and combine well.
  • Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Serve immediately over split biscuits.

CAJUN GRAVY



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This is a mildly spicy, flavorful gravy you can pour over chicken, turkey or just plain mashed potatoes. It is very similar to a certain fast food chain's Cajun gravy.

Provided by April N.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (4.5 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 ½ cups warm water, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the green chilies into a blender, and process until smooth. Stir chicken bouillon granules and 1 cup water together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring until the granules have dissolved. Mix in the pureed chilies. Bring the sauce back to a boil over medium-low heat.
  • In a bowl, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of warm water with the flour until the mixture is smooth; whisk the flour slurry into the sauce. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion powder and cayenne pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 446.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

EASY DIRTY RICE WITH CAJUN SPICED GRAVY



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This recipe is so easy and absolutely perfect for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. Just put all of the ingredients in the rice cooker, put it in the microwave and set the timer and forget it. Then, just stir up the gravy and you have a wonderful cajun themed side dish that goes great with most any cajun style meat dish. I hope...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 c chicken broth
1 c white rice
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 lb andouille sausage or smoked sausage, coarsely chopped
1 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
olive oil
pampered chef rice cooker
CAJUN SPICED GRAVY
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk or half and half
1/2 c butter (use real butter, do not subsitute oleo)
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
generous sprinkling of cajun seasoning and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet. When olive oil is hot, add onions and andouille sausage. Saute until onions are transparent and sausage is browned. Set aside.
  • 2. In Pampered Chef rice cooker, add chicken broth. Stir in rice and seasonings. Add onions and sausage, stir well. Place cover on rice cooker and microwave on high for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Remove cooker from microwave and remove cover. Add a small amount of butter, if desired and fluff with fork, making sure all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. You may cover and return to microwave for about 5 more minutes if necessary. Serve with Cajun Spiced Gravy (directions to follow).
  • 4. CAJUN SPICED GRAVY: Melt butter in heavy saucepan. When butter is melted, whisk in flour until well blended. Combine broth, milk and seasonings and slowly whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly and cook until thickened. If gravy seems too thin, mix about a tablespoon of flour with a little milk to make a thin paste and whisk in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. If mixture seems too thick, you may add a little more milk. Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish to serve with dirty rice.
  • 5. SPECIAL NOTE: This rice dish can be made on top of the stove in a heavy saucepan, but reduce the broth from three cups to two cups. In my experience, the Pampered Chef cooker requires more liquid than the stove top.

CAJUN TOMATO GRAVY



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Make and share this Cajun Tomato Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 tablespoons flour
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 biscuits

Steps:

  • brown flour in bacon grease
  • season
  • add chicken stock
  • whisk
  • add.
  • tomatoes
  • cook until thickened
  • serve over warm biscuits.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your gravy will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Cajun gravy. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and techniques until you find a recipe that you love.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of flour and fat that is used to thicken gravy. It is essential for making a smooth, flavorful gravy.
  • Cook the roux slowly: The key to a good roux is to cook it slowly. This will help it develop a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Use a good stock: The stock you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your gravy. Use a homemade stock if possible, or a high-quality store-bought stock.
  • Season to taste: Season your gravy with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Be careful not to over-season, as you can always add more seasoning later.
  • Serve immediately: Cajun gravy is best served immediately after it is made. It can be served over rice, pasta, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Cajun gravy is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious Cajun gravy that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

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