Patricia, with no respect intended, this comment on a food blog is obnoxious. You must be a blast to share ideas and cultures with. This is not culture appropriation or "gastronomy". You're being ridiculous.

delicious right, thank you Dorothy!

I wouldn't skip it as the flavor will be quite different. BUT yes you can leave it out and, in this case, reduce the cajun as it may taste too spicy.

thank you so much Patricia! I'd never say about a recipe that it's authentic, Mexican or an exact recipe from cuisines around the world because it is always MY version of it and people get offended if I do call it Mexican or Russian and etc. But I have now again learned, many people, many opinions.