Creative Cajun Cooking: Magic Swamp Dust Creative Cajun cooking is known for its bold and flavorful dishes that incorporate a mix of spices and herbs. One spice blend that stands out is the Magic Swamp Dust. This unique seasoning adds a special touch to Cajun dishes and brings the flavors of the Louisiana swamps right onto your plate. Magic Swamp Dust is a carefully crafted blend of ingredients that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine. It combines a variety of spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. These ingredients work together to create a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile that elevates any dish it's added to.

Creative Cajun Cooking Packs

Gator Pickles®, Dust & Rub Gift Pack:
For the spicy pickle lover! Gator Pickles are similar to bread & butter type pickles, with a little sweet and a little heat. No gators involved, but these pickles do have a bite! The Gator Pickles Relish and Okra both have the same sweet-heat flavor profile, are great right out of the jar, and can be used to spice up Bloody Mary’s, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more! “Proche” Magic Swamp Dust seasoning flavor profile: savory garlic, onion, and black pepper with light notes of lemon for a robust but mild all purpose seasoning. Try it on anything from popcorn to veggies to chicken and seafood! Fire Department Blend Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning is a spicy, all purpose Cajun blend with red pepper, garlic, and onion flavors. Smokin’ Fryin’ Rub is our spiciest blend, with lots of heat and a little buttery mesquite. We use this to rub down meats before putting them in the smoker, and slather it on turkeys and chickens before frying them whole.

Gator Pickles®, Dust & Rub Gift Pack includes:
One jar of Gator Pickles®, 14.5 oz
One jar of Gator Pickles® Relish, 14.5 oz
One jar of Gator Pickles® Okra, 14.5 oz
One can of Fire Department Blend Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning, 8 oz
One can “Proche” Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning (No MSG), 8 oz
One can Smokin’ Fryin’ Rub, 8 oz

Fried Wing & Fish Kit:
Our favorite for Louisiana Saturday Night! Enough to feed a crowd, this kit is perfect for frying chicken (or alligator) wings, and a mess of fish! Use the Cajun Garlic sauce and Cajun Jalapeno sauce as a marinade and as a condiment, or mix with melted butter for a buffalo wing sauce. Toss fried wings with BBQ Wing Sauce, or use it as a dip. Our Back Porch Fish Fry makes a crunchy coating for any white fish. Gator Wing Batter has a smooth but crisp finish that is perfect for chicken wings, veggies, shrimp, and of course, alligator!

Fried Wing & Fish Kit includes:
One Bag of Back Porch Fish Fry, 10 oz
One Bag of Gator Wing Batter, 10 oz
One Bottle of Cajun BBQ Wing Sauce, 12 oz
One Bottle of Cajun Jalapeno Sauce, 6 oz
One Bottle of Cajun Garlic Sauce, 6 oz

Cajun Cream Cheese Dip Kit:
Smooth and creamy with a spicy kick, folks can’t get enough after their first taste. Serve on crackers or veggies, and top with our famous Gator Pickles®. Spice it up as much as you like with a bag of our Seafood Boil. You get a whole pound of it in this kit, with plenty seasoning leftover after the recipe to boil up some seafood, peanuts, or veggies.
The kit also comes with a can of our Certified Cajun, low sodium “Proche” Magic Swamp Dust seasoning with No MSG. Seasoning flavor profile: savory garlic, onion, and black pepper with light notes of lemon for a robust but mild all-purpose seasoning. Try it on anything from popcorn to veggies to chicken and seafood!

Cajun Cream Cheese Dip Kit includes:
Two jars of Gator Pickles®, 14.5 oz each
One can Proche Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning, 8 oz
One bag Seafood Boil, 16 oz

Cajun Box Mix Gift Pack:
Our authentic Cajun seasoning blends, boxed up for making Louisiana style family dinners at home, all in one gift pack. This gift pack includes: Roast & Gravy Magic Cajun Seasoning & Gravy Mix (12.8 oz), Bean Magic Seasoning for Peas & Beans (7.36 oz), Dumplin’ Magic Cajun Seasoning Blend (7.36 oz), Jamba Pasta-laya & Dirty Rice Seasoning (7.36 oz). Each box includes 2 bags of seasoning, and each pack makes two very large, family size dinners. New Orleans Style Roast Beef Poboys, Red Beans, Jambalaya, Chicken & Dumplings - make it all AND MORE with our Cajun seasoning blends and recipes on the box!
Roast and Gravy Magic: In this box, you get one pack of Cajun seasoning and one pack of gravy mix. Use it for beef, pork, wild game - any kind of roast, up to 10 pounds! Season the meat then cook it however you prefer: stovetop, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. Follow our recipe on the box, or try one of many from our website that includes written and video instructions. Use as much (or as little) gravy mix as you like to make a thick gravy or a delicate sauce. This easy box mix makes the best roast beef and gravy poboys you ever had, and deer hunters love it for venison roasts!
Bean Magic: In this box, there are 2 packs of seasoning that each make 2 pounds of peas or beans, so you can season up to 4 pounds of beans from this one box! Red beans, white beans, lentils, black eyed peas, and everything in between - this Cajun box mix seasons ALL varieties of peas and beans with Louisiana flavor. Use with dried, frozen, or fresh beans in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or on the stovetop.
Dumplin’ Magic: In this box, you get 2 packs of lighter Cajun seasoning that flavors the best dumplin’ gravy you ever had. We have a recipe for Chicken & Dumplins on the box, or try one of our signature recipes for Crab, Crawfish, or even Veggies & Dumplins from our website, with video instructions to show you how to make it step by step!
Jamba-Pasta-Laya & Dirty Rice Mix: In this box, there are 2 packs of spicier seasoning to make two family size dinners of Jambalaya, Pastalaya, or Dirty Rice. Instructions are on the box, and we have several recipes on our website with step by step videos to help you make some down home, Louisiana style meals!

Fried Green Tomato Kit:
If you’ve never had Fried Green Tomatoes, but always wanted to try them, this is your kit. We slice up green tomatoes fresh from the garden and jar ‘em up to keep on the shelf until ready to fry. This kit comes with a bag of our preseasoned Gator Wing Batter that gives fried foods a smooth but crisp texture.
The kit also comes with a can of our Certified Cajun, low sodium “Proche” Magic Swamp Dust seasoning with No MSG. Seasoning flavor profile: savory garlic, onion, and black pepper with light notes of lemon for a robust but mild all purpose seasoning. Try it on anything from popcorn to veggies to chicken and seafood!

Fried Green Tomato Kit includes:
Two Jars of Sliced Green Tomatoes, 14.5 oz each
One Bag of Gator Wing Batter, 10 oz
One Can of “Proche” Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning, 8 oz

Gator Head & Magic Swamp Dust Gift Pack:
Now ain’t this such a cute item? A real South Louisiana Gator Head you can place as a conversation piece where your guests will ask about it, and you can tell as big of a story as you want---LOL
But best of all, that low sodium Magic Swamp Dust seasoning in his mouth is - bar none - the absolute best seasoning you will ever put in your mouth, I guarantee! Jimmy L. Babin
This is a genuine alligator product, harvested in South Louisiana and preserved to last for years. It comes with a can of our Certified Cajun, low sodium Magic Swamp Dust seasoning. Seasoning flavor profile: savory garlic, onion, and black pepper with light notes of lemon for a robust but mild all purpose seasoning. Try it on anything from popcorn to veggies to chicken and seafood!

All our products are Certified Cajun and low sodium, and this gift pack comes with a free recipe booklet.
C’est si bon! ~ Jimmy L. Babin

Recipes

Non traditional King Cakes are all the rage here in South Louisiana this Mardi Gras season. Stuffed with savory fillings like boudin or crawfish, they're hard to pass up, but so easy to make! Use French Bread dough or crescent roll dough for this recipe:

These ingredients work together to create a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile that elevates any dish it's added to. One of the best things about Magic Swamp Dust is its versatility. It can be used to season a wide range of dishes, from meats like chicken, steak, and seafood to vegetables and even popcorn.

CRAB AU GRATIN

This recipe is a double batch. You can cut it in half to use 1 container of crab.

1 quart cream, 1 quart half-n-half or whole milk

sliced green onions

1/2 stick of butter

2 containers of fresh crab meat (16 oz each)

Magic Swamp Dust seasoning

4 cups shredded cheese

In a large bowl, combine flour and cream, whisking well. Slowly whisk in a cup of half-n-half or milk. Let stand. You will use the rest of the milk in the skillet. Heat butter in a skillet and saute sliced green onions until tender. Add flour/cream mixture and stir over medium low heat until it gets bubbly. Gently fold in crab meat. Season to taste with Magic Swamp Dust seasoning. Remove from heat and place in 4 large oven safe au gratin dishes. Top with 1 cup cheese each. Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with a little browning around the edges. About 10 minutes in a convection oven. Serve with toasty French bread.

STRAWBERRY PEPPER JELLY HAM:

Boneless or Spiral Sliced Ham
1 can Sprite or Citrus soda

1 jar Ponchatoula Pepper Company Strawberry Pepper Jelly

Preheat oven to 350. Place ham in a deep pan pour in the Sprite to at least 1/2 inch deep. Remove the lid from the jelly and microwave jar just until the jelly is liquid. Go 30 seconds at a time, stir. If it's not fully melted, go another 30 seconds and stir. Pour 3/4 of jar over ham, covering well and going in between slices. Cover the pan and bake for an hour to 1 1/2 hours, until ham reaches 160 internally. Let rest, then serve with veggies and a little extra jelly drizzle.

SEAFOOD PASTA POMODORO

1 lb tomatoes (grape or cherry)
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1-2 tsp garlic
1/2 c white wine
1/2 lb crawfish tails
Magic Swamp Dust
Cajun Garlic Sauce
parmesan cheese

cooked pasta (linguine)

Season the scallops well with Magic Swamp Dust. Halve larger tomatoes, you can leave smaller ones whole.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown scallops on both sides. Remove the scallops and set to the side when done.
In the drippings, add the garlic, white wine, tomatoes, crawfish tails, lemon juice, Magic Swamp Dust, and Cajun Garlic Sauce to taste. Simmer until tomatoes burst and the sauce is incorporated. Toss the pasta and parmesan cheese in the sauce, serve with the scallops and extra cheese. You can use whatever cooked pasta you prefer. A sweeter white wine helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes and hot sauce. Enjoy!

Cajun Etouffee Topped Redfish Fillets

Season cleaned redfish fillets with our Cajun Jalapeno Sauce and Magic Swamp Dust.

Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes, until flaky. For the etouffee, use our Cajun Etouffee Mix. In a large bowl, stir the etouffee mix into 2 cups of water and let stand. In a large saucepan, add 2 cups water and 1 cup cream (or 1/2 & 1/2), and let come to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in the bowl of mix/water, and bring back to a fast simmer. In a skillet, saute 1 lb peeled shrimp and 1 lb crawfish tails, seasoned with a little Smokin' Fryin Rub in 1/4 stick butter, just until done. Add the cooked seafood to the pot of etouffee, stir, and let simmer for a minute. It's done. Spoon the Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee over the baked redfish fillets. We served this over Jimmy's Swamp Grits.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Preheat oven to 340 and bake until bacon is done, 15 - 20 minutes (you can also use an air fryer or in a grill pan on the grill).

1 cup grits + 4 cups liquid = 4 servings of grits. Adjust as necessary for serving size in case you want a little or a lot.

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp Smokin' Fryin' Rub for heat
• 2 tbsp Magic Swamp Dust seasoning
• 2 oz Velveeta or other creamy cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon bits
• 1 cup yellow grits

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add seasoning. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add bacon. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then whisk in the yellow grits, constantly stirring to prevent clumps. Bring back to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Stir often until grits have thickened to taste. Turn off heat, serve with extra bacon.

Who needs cucumber sandwiches or a charcuterie board for a Southern brunch? Not us. Dump the bread and add some Zucchini Chow Chow and Cajun Jalapeno sauce for an easy cucumber appetizer (that you may devour before your guests get to try it!)

Cream Cheese + Magic Swamp Dust + Cajun Jalapeno Hot Sauce + Gator Pickles Zucchini Chow Chow on sliced seedless cucumbers.

BIG JIMMY'S SHRIMP RECIPE:

• French bread pieces cut on the bias
• 1 lb peeled or tail-on shrimp
• 1 tsp Smokin' Fryin' Rub
• 1 tbsp Magic Swamp Dust
• butter
• 1.5 cups cream or half & half
• Cajun Garlic Sauce to taste
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

In a bowl, season shrimp with a little Smokin' Fryin' Rub and Magic Swamp Dust. Toss to coat evenly. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Toast the bottoms of the French bread pieces. Set to the side when toasty. Add 1 tbsp butter, melt, then add shrimp. Cook just until pink. Add cream, stirring to get all the good stuff from the bottom of the skillet. Add Cajun Garlic Sauce to taste. Add pepper jack cheese and keep stirring over medium heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Pour shrimp & sauce over toasted French bread. So good!

In a bowl, combine fish, Cajun Garlic Sauce, Magic Swamp Dust, and Smokin' Fryin' Rub. Add butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add seasoned fish fillets to skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, just until browned and cooked through. Remove the fish and keep warm. Add cream, stirring to get all the good stuff off the bottom of the pan. Add the pepper jack cheese and stir just until melted. Toss cooked pasta into sauce. Add sauced pasta to plate, top with cooked fish, drizzle more pan sauce on top.

ALLIGATOR STIR FRY RECIPE:
1/3 c avocado oil (or other light oil)
1 cup onions
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 tsp Smokin' Fryin' Rub
1/4 c Magic Swamp Dust
2 tsp Cajun Garlic Sauce

1 lb fresh alligator meat, cut in bite size pieces
1 cup snow pea pods
1/2 cup broccoli
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 lime juice

In a large skillet or wok, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms. Season well with Smokin' Fryin' Rub for heat, Magic Swamp Dust for low sodium flavor, and Cajun Garlic Sauce for a little boost. Then add the carrots and squash. When they start getting tender, add the alligator. When the alligator is getting cooked through (just a few minutes), add the remaining veggies and lime juice. It's ready pretty quick, just cook to the desired crunch or tenderness you prefer. Taste for seasoning and add more Magic Swamp Dust or Cajun Garlic Sauce as desired.

WILD GAME DIRTY RICE (RICE DRESSING) RECIPE:

• 2 lbs ground venison (or beef)
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 pack Jamba-Pastalaya & Dirty Rice Seasoning
• 6 3/4 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups rice (parboiled is fastest)

In a large capacity rice cooker, add the meats together with the seasoning and water. Stir well, and add the rice, stirring to mix. Turn on the rice cooker. Lift the lid and stir every now and then. When the meat is cooked and the rice is tender, it's done! You can also do this in a dutch oven on the stove, bringing the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reducing to a simmer until everything is cooked through and tender.)

VENISON & POTATO STEW:
You can use regular beef stew meat, but this was excellent with deer, very tender. I was making a small batch, so I only needed a 1/2 box of the R&G Magic, saving the rest for another day! This made 3 quarts, which was plenty for 6 people. You can double the batch if you want, there's plenty seasoning in the box.

Heat the oil over medium high in a 5 qt or larger pot. In a bowl or ziploc bag, dust the cubed meat with 1/2 cup of the thickener that comes in the box, coating the meat lightly. Brown the meat in the oil, not overcrowding the pan so all pieces cook separately, just until they're browned. Remove the meat from the oil and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium, add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking 5 minutes until softened, stirring often. Add the red wine and let reduce by half. Stir in the tomato paste, the water/stock, and 1/2 pack of the R&G Magic seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, bring back to a gentle boil and cook until the potatoes are tender (20 or 30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes). Combine 1/2 cup thickener to 1/2 cup water in a separate bowl or measuring cup, stirring well to incorporate. Stir mixture into the pot, to thicken as desired. You can add more if you want it super thick. When it's as thick as you want, lower the heat to a simmer and add the meat back in. Let simmer until you're ready to eat. Serve over cooked rice or noodles. Reserve left over thickener and seasoning for another meal! This was amazing with a few drops of our Cajun Garlic Sauce added to the bowl, too!

CAJUN CHARCUTERIE, BLOODY MARY BOARD:
Of course, you start with your favorite Bloody Mary mix and add a little Gator Pickle juice to doctor it up! Rim glasses with Magic Swamp Dust for an extra flavor boost! On the board: sliced tomatoes, Gator Pickles, Okra, and Green Tomato Chunks, Gator Pickles Quail Eggs (BOLD are sliced, Regular are whole), and plenty of bacon! Perfect for sitting by the river and watching the water roll on by. Add our Cajun Jalapeno Sauce or our Cajun Garlic Sauce for a little extra kick!

CAJUN CHARCUTERIE, BOUDIN & CRACKLINS:
A perfect blend of hot and cold, crunchy and creamy, spicy and mild. We used a cast iron skillet to keep the meats warm (chunks of pork boudin and smoked andouille slices). On the boards: Gator Pickles Quail Eggs (Regular are whole, BOLD are sliced), Gator Pickles Okra, Gator Pickles Green Tomato Chunks, plus pork cracklins with Magic Swamp Dust and our Cajun Jalapeno Sauce. We also quartered some Louisiana Satsumas and cubed some pepper cheese. So many options! Get the products: https://shop.creativecajuncooking.com/

SWEET & SPICY FRUIT & VEGGIE BOARD:
We picked fresh Louisiana Satsumas and Ruby Red Grapefruit, added crackers to the board, and went crazy with the Chow Chow. We've got versions with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, as well as our Gator Pickles Relish!

STUFFED TURKEY ROULADE:

Perfect for a fancy fall or holiday dinner! Use your favorite stuffing or dressing. We've included an Oyster Cornbread Dressing recipe for you to try. Turkey Roulade 1 large turkey breast, deboned, cut in half 1 pack bacon strips Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning to taste All preparation can be done the day before, so all you have to do is pop the turkey in the oven on the day you want to serve it. On a large cutting board, place one lobe of turkey breast on top of a sheet of plastic wrap so that it opens up to one large flat piece. It is up to you whether or not to leave the skin on.(I prefer it off.) If you do, place the turkey skin side down. If not, lay the breast smooth side down. Cover with additional plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. This will also tenderize the meat. Lay strips of bacon on top of a fresh piece of plastic wrap. Lay the turkey breast on top. Sprinkle with a little Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning and spread stuffing evenly over the middle portion of the turkey breast lobe. Roll it up, using the plastic wrap to help keep the roll in place. (It helps to have a second pair of hands.) Remove the plastic wrap, sprinkle the outside with a little more Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning. Wrap in foil. Bake in a roasting pan for about 1 1/2 hours to an internal temperature of 155 degrees F. Uncover the top to let it brown in the oven and bring the internal temperature to 165 degrees F. Let roulade rest for 15 minutes, move to a clean cutting board, then slice into 1-inch thick slices.

Save 12% on Healthy Cajun Spices and Seasonings

Who says food can’t taste delicious and be healthy for you? In what might be a pleasant surprise for many, Cajun food is not only superbly delicious, it can be low in sodium. The 12% discount applies to all of Creative Cajun Cooking's products including:

• Magic Swamp Dust seasoning
• Yellow Squash Chow Chow
• Cajun spices, seasonings and sauces
• Pickles and relishes
• Rubs
• Gift packs
• Cooking kits

Chef Jimmy Babin has spent years developing a versatile blend of food products including the famous Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning. For this great flavor, you have his personal guarantee.

Its rich flavor adds depth to gumbo, jambalaya, and etouffee, while also enhancing the taste of grilled or fried foods. What sets Magic Swamp Dust apart from other Cajun seasonings is its unique blend of spices and the precise combination of each ingredient. The result is a perfectly balanced seasoning that brings out the best flavors in any dish. Even a small sprinkle of Magic Swamp Dust can transform an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. If you're looking to add a Cajun twist to your cooking, consider incorporating Magic Swamp Dust into your recipes. Its bold flavors will transport you to the Louisiana swamps and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just getting started in the kitchen, this magical seasoning is sure to impress your taste buds and add a touch of Cajun charm to your dishes. So, go ahead and sprinkle some Magic Swamp Dust and let your creativity take flight in the kitchen!.

Reviews for "Cajun Delights Made Easy: Transform Your Dishes with the Flavors of Swamp Dust"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the Creative Cajun Cooking Magic Swamp Dust after hearing all the positive reviews, but I was left disappointed. The seasoning lacked flavor and didn't add any depth to the dishes I used it on. I expected it to enhance the Cajun flavors, but it fell flat. I won't be purchasing it again.

2. John - 1 star - I don't understand what the hype is about the Creative Cajun Cooking Magic Swamp Dust. It tasted extremely salty and overwhelmed the dishes I tried it on. The blend of spices was not balanced, and it left an unpleasant aftertaste. I ended up throwing it away after just a couple of uses. Not worth the money.

3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the Creative Cajun Cooking Magic Swamp Dust, but it just didn't deliver. The flavor was too mild for my liking and didn't give the dishes the Cajun kick I was looking for. It lacked complexity and seemed too one-dimensional. I may give it another try, but so far, I'm not impressed.

4. Mark - 1 star - I purchased the Creative Cajun Cooking Magic Swamp Dust based on the recommendation of a friend, but it didn't live up to my expectations. The seasoning was too overpowering and masked the natural flavors of the food. It also left a gritty texture on the dishes, which was off-putting. I regret buying it and won't be using it again.

Spice up Your Life: Explore the Versatility of Swamp Dust in Cajun Cooking