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 […]
These garlic butter clams are so simple but so good. Steamed clams are served in their own liquor. Serve with crusty Italian bread or over pasta. Ingredients 50 small clams in shell, scrubbed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand. Heat oil in […]
This fried calamari is a delicious, easy, quick, but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I’ve fixed this for absolutely loves it! Ingredients 3 cups vegetable oil ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings 1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish Directions Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 […]
This quick salmon dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a side of sauteed spinach and a glass of pinot noir. Ingredients 2 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece […]
This shrimp fettuccine Alfredo recipe is very simple and tastes divine! My sister and I tried to come up with the perfect Alfredo recipe, and we did it. Ingredients 1 pound fettuccini pasta 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound cooked shrimp – peeled and deveined 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup half-and-half 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley salt to taste Directions Fill a large pot […]
Authentic chile relleno recipe handed down for generations in my family. Ingredients 6 fresh Anaheim chile peppers 1 (8 ounce) package queso asadero (white Mexican cheese), cut into 3/4-inch thick strips 2 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable shortening for frying Directions Preheat the oven broiler; set the oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source. Line […]
This mussels recipe is seriously delicious and one of the quickest shellfish preparations known to man. Bring a flavorful, wine-based broth to a boil, add mussels, and cover; cook until they open, and eat. That’s it! Serve with grilled bread for a perfect way to mop up the broth. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested […]
These coconut shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce — I use orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish mixed to taste for a dipping sauce. Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour, divided ⅔ cup beer 1 large egg 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flaked coconut 24 medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached 3 cups oil for […]
Coquilles Saint-Jacques is one of the world’s most delicious dishes. It’s rich and decadent, and yet still light. For something fancy, this is pretty easy to make! Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup diced shallots ½ pound white button mushrooms, sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup white wine 1 pound sea scallops ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons minced fresh […]
I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can […]