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Win's Shrimp and Spaghetti

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Fresh shrimp simmered in butter, teriyaki sauce and Creole-style seasoning, served over pasta.

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Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo

Submitted by: Kevin Smeltzer 
Home Town: Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: York, Pennsylvania, USA
A hearty gumbo made with turkey thigh meat and turkey sausage has sweet potatoes and lots of vegetables and seasonings. 

Ke's Cajun (Dirty) Rice

Submitted by: akatenacious3 
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
This brown rice dish made with ground turkey gets a Cajun kick from onion, green pepper, and seasonings. Serve as a side with another Cajun dish, or just enjoy as a light supper by itself. 

Cajun Blackened Catfish

Submitted by: Paul Schultz 
Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Living In: Clearwater, Florida, USA
Catfish fillets are coated with a spicy seasoning mix, and pan-fried outdoors in a hot cast-iron skillet for an authentically Cajun main dish that's done in only a few minutes. Watch out, though, the smoke is intense. 

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Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

Submitted by: RHONDA35 
Home Town: Rio Hondo, Texas, USA
Living In: Austin, Texas, USA
An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side. 

Creole Seasoning Blend

Submitted by: JOSLYN 
This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with recipe attached. 

Deep-Fried Turkey Marinade

Submitted by: BDWERNER 
This mean rub adds a flavorful zest to deep-fried turkey! 
 

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