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Cajun
Cajun cuisine is a spicy fare that originated in southern France but took hold here in south Louisiana. Many Cajun dishes contain high-fat ingredients, but almost all of them can be prepared with less fat.

Tips: Avoid fried seafood and hush puppies. Blackened entrees are usually dipped in butter or oil, covered with spices and pan-fried; ask the cook to use only a small amount of oil. Ask for all sauces and gravies on the side.

Instead of

Try

Fried crayfish or shrimp

Boiled crayfish or shrimp

Gumbo, etouff� and sauces made with roux

Creole and jambalaya dishes

Fried seafood

Boiled and grilled seafood

Fried shrimp or oyster Po' Boy sandwiches

Turkey or roast beef Po' Boy sandwiches

Dirty rice (contains chicken gizzards, livers, butter, etc.)

White rice

Red beans and rice with sausage

Red beans and rice without sausage