The term CAJUN CUISINE CATCH is composed of three words, the first of which is CRAWDAD, a seven-letter word. Cajun cuisine is a style of cooking originating from the French-speaking Acadian people who were exiled from Canada in the 18th century and settled in the Louisiana bayou. CRAWDAD is a type of seafood found in the bayou, also known as crayfish or crawfish. It is a popular ingredient in Cajun cuisine.