An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato-based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side. Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 medium onion, chopped […]
Easy Southern classic, with chicken, sausage, ham, and shrimp. Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup chopped celery 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ pound cubed cooked ham ½ pound cubed cooked chicken ½ pound cubed smoked sausage 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with liquid 2 cups beef broth 2 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 cups uncooked white rice ½ pound salad shrimp Ingredients […]
This seafood cioppino is as good as any restaurant’s version. Serve with rice and a nice salad. Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ cup water ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 (10 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved […]
This is best oyster stew you ever had! It is elegant and satisfying. I serve it hot, alongside some toasted homemade bread. Try adding a drop or two of hot sauce if you like — it’s delicious! Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 cup minced celery 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 quart half-and-half cream 2 (12 ounce) containers fresh shucked oysters, undrained 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to […]
Cedar plank salmon in the oven is easy with this recipe. It can even be cooked on the grill. Garnish with lemon wedges. Ingredients 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 3 tablespoons water, or as needed 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Optional) 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (Optional) 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin 1 12-inch untreated cedar plank, soaked […]
These broiled scallops are delicious. My husband thinks these scallops are better than any we have found in any restaurant. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds bay scallops 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic salt Directions Preheat the broiler to high heat. Rinse scallops and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons melted butter, […]
Learn how to marinate shrimp for grilling with this easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don’t even need cocktail sauce. Don’t let the cayenne pepper scare you — you don’t even taste it. My young kids love it. It is also a big hit with company and easy to prepare. I make […]
This easy shrimp scampi recipe is a simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta ½ cup butter 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cloves minced garlic 1 cup dry white wine ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions Bring a large pot of […]
Oysters Rockefeller is a rich seafood appetizer. This recipe adds three types of cheese to the creamy sauce for an even more decadent version of the classic. Ingredients 48 fresh, unopened oysters 1 ½ cups beer 2 cloves garlic 7 black peppercorns seasoned salt to taste ½ cup butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 8 ounces Monterey Jack […]
This stuffed flounder dish is an easy recipe that my children have enjoyed. They’re not big fish eaters either! Ingredients 1 ½ pounds flounder fillets 1 cup crabmeat – drained, flaked and cartilage removed 3 crushed saltine crackers 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper ¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon salt ground white pepper to taste 1 egg white 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ¼ cup butter, melted Topping: […]