Chip and Joanna Gaines have opened a flower shop at Magnolia Market at the ... coconut shrimp, blackened shrimp and sausage gumbo, and Cajun seafood dip.

Cajun-style blackened redfish was all the craze in the 1980s, causing the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to institute a strict ban on catching redfish due to rapidly declining populations.

Try this creamy Cajun pasta loaded with tender short rib, spicy andouille sausage, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Topped with mushrooms and peas, this one-pot dish is pure comfort food perfection!

Let’s clear something up: “Blackened” doesn’t mean “charred to a crisp.” It’s a glorious Cajun spice blend: a symphony of cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and oregano.

The list was curated from over 150 nominations submitted by food journalists nationwide. Local food critic Robyn George recommends 10 exceptional Lee County restaurants, each with unique offerings ...