Best 6 Zydeco Sauce Recipes

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**Zydeco Sauce: A Flavorful Journey Through Louisiana's Culinary Heritage**

Hailing from the vibrant heart of Louisiana, Zydeco sauce is a culinary masterpiece that embodies the region's rich cultural tapestry. Rooted in the traditions of the Creole and Cajun communities, this versatile sauce tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of spicy, smoky, and herbaceous flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to spice up your meals, our collection of Zydeco sauce recipes offers a delectable adventure that will transport your palate to the bayous of Louisiana.

From the classic Zydeco sauce, with its fiery kick and smoky undertones, to the milder Zydeco sauce, perfect for those who prefer a more balanced flavor profile, our recipes cater to every taste preference. For those seeking a vegetarian option, we have a flavorful Zydeco sauce made with a medley of fresh vegetables. And if you're looking for a sauce with a bit of a twist, our Zydeco sauce with a touch of sweetness from molasses will surely delight your senses.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other as you explore the diverse flavors of Zydeco sauce. Let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of Louisiana's vibrant culture, and create unforgettable meals that will leave a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZYDECO SAUCE



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Great sauce for cheeseburgers or dipping fries. Try this on a Reuben! Wow! Recipe was created by George Graham, from Lafayette, LA. He was a finalist in the $50,000 Sutter Home Build A Better Burger Contest with this sauce spread on the buns, Louisiana burgers with Root Beer Glaze, topped with Mardi Gras Slaw.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper sauce and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate.

ZYDECO'S 5 BBQ SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid crab boil, such as Zatarain's
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaf
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 lemon
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
6 large shrimp (U12), with heads and shells on

Steps:

  • Take the butter, cut into thirds, and melt in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted. Next, add the green onions, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil, cayenne, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic, bay leaves and 5 to 6 shakes hot sauce. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze the juice in and then drop the lemon halves into the pan. Bring to a boil, but there should be no smoke. Add the shrimp in flat rows on top. Cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Pour everything onto a plate and serve.

ZYDECO CHICKEN RECIPE - (3/5)



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Provided by Morganp9661

Number Of Ingredients 33

NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE:
6 (5 to 6-ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup no-stick grilling marinade for poultry
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut lengthwise, then slice into 1/4" slices
2 cups button mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups creole cream sauce
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon creole or whole grain mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup light olive oil
warm water as needed
2 tablespoon Lawry's season salt
2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoon celery salt
CREOLE CREAM SAUCE:
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
POULTRY SEASONING:
1/4 cup Lawry's season salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup white pepper
1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup celery salt

Steps:

  • Using a pastry brush, coat chicken breasts with marinade. Refrigerate 30 min. Sprinkle the breasts with poultry seasoning. Prepare grill. Cook chicken breasts over direct high heat for 10 to 12 min. turning once during the grilling process. Heat olive oil in a large saute' pan over high heat. Place the sausage in the hot oil and cook 6 to 7 min, stirring every 2 to 3 min. add sliced mushrooms and cook 5 min. more, lower the heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 3 minutes more. Add creole cream sauce and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick. Stir green onions and fresh parsley, and remove from heat. Place chicken breasts on serving dishes and top with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sausage cream sauce. Can be served with rice. NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE: Place the egg yolks, creole mustard and vinegar in a food processor. Blend on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Slowly drizzle oils into the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, add 1-2 tablespoon warm water. Once all the oil has been incorporated add season salt, garlic powder, white pepper, lemon pepper and celery salt until well incorporated. Store covered in refrigerator until needed. CREOLE CREAM SAUCE: Place all ingredients in a double boiler over medium high heat and reduce by half. POULTRY SEASONING: Combine all spices and mix well. Store in an air tight container or spice jar.

ZYDECO STOMP CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Hold onto your hat and be prepared to take yourself on a culinary escape into the bayou with this Cajun Alfredo!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
½ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
2 cups 1% milk
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ (1 pound) package frozen fire-roasted pepper and onion blend
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Melt butter for Alfredo sauce in the same skillet. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream cheese cubes and Cajun seasoning. Whisk sauce to smooth out any large lumps. Slowly pour in milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, while continuing to whisk.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, roasted pepper blend, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Continue to cook and stir until sauce reaches desired thickness, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and top with shrimp. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 245.6 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 1113.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

BOUDREAUX'S ZYDECO STOMP GUMBO



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Dis is da toe curlin Texicajun hybrid of a classic dish. This will put a smile on everyone's face that's eatin it. Throw on some Zydeco music and serve on a bed of rice with corn bread and a cold beer. Whew doggie...be thankful to be alive and toast all us Texicajuns!!!

Provided by Lupe Boudreaux

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
½ pound pork sausage links, thinly sliced
1 cup olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 quarts chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
6 stalks celery, diced
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
2 tablespoons chopped fresh red chile peppers
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup Cajun seasoning
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, and cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in sausage, and cook until evenly browned. Drain chicken and sausage, and set aside.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, blend olive oil and flour to create a roux. Stir constantly until browned and bubbly. Mix in garlic, and cook about 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir chicken broth and beer into the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, and mix in celery, tomatoes, sweet onion, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red chile peppers, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix chicken, sausage, and shrimp into the broth mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 2051.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY ZYDECO CHICKEN PASTA



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eeeeeeew weeeee dis be some good pasta! I made this tonight listening to Zydeco music, hence the name. It has a nice little kick from the creole seasoning that makes you want to get up and shake your tail feather. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and I did. * Feel free to mix in other veggies too, like mushrooms,...

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast, cut into thin strips
8 oz linguine pasta, cooked al dente
4 tsp creole seasoning ( i prefer tony chachere's creole seasoning)
3 Tbsp butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 c whippping cream
1/2 c chopped sundried tomatoes
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
*I MADE THIS WITH MY SIMPLE HOMEMADE PASTA DOUGH RECIPE! IT WAS DELISH!*

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken and Creole seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 3. Add green onions, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper mix well. Turn heat up till it boils let it boil for about 1 minute and then reduce the heat. Whisk in the cornstarch. Cook until sauce thicken a little.
  • 4. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.
  • 5. Note: The sauce may look a little thin. It will thicken up as it mixes and absorbs in the pasta.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs to create your own unique Zydeco sauce.
  • If you don't have time to make your own sauce, there are many delicious commercial Zydeco sauces available.
  • Zydeco sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, shrimp, and vegetables.
  • Store leftover Zydeco sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Zydeco sauce is a delicious and flavorful sauce that is perfect for adding a little Louisiana flair to your favorite dishes. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, Zydeco sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give Zydeco sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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