Paul Prudhomme, the legendary chef most responsible for the worldwide popularity of Cajun and Creole cuisine, passed away in 2015. In tribute to him, this shrimp Creole recipe and story celebrates his legacy that lives on in the black iron pots of our precious foodways he so dearly loved and helped preserve. All hail, Chef…
BBQ Louisiana Shrimp and Roasted Corn Grits
With Cajun spice and a buttery taste, this BBQ Louisiana Shrimp and Roasted Corn Grits elevates plain ol’ shrimp and grits to an art form. With a blast of heat and a burst of flavor it fires on all cylinders. Shrimp and grits. I’ve been dreaming of shrimp and grits. Not sure why. It’s not…
Cajun-Fried Catfish Bánh Mì
For obvious reason, here in South Louisiana a bánh mì sandwich is referred to as a Vietnamese po’boy. Built upon a similar French bread loaf, it doesn’t take a great stretch of imagination to see the similarities in the two sandwiches. But delving deeper, the two have even more in common than just bread. And…
Louisiana Shrimp Roll
When Louisiana summer heats up, Louisiana food cools down. Seldom does gumbo appear on the home dinner table when temps approach 100ºF and the clamor to escape the stifling heat includes the menu. Ice-cold watermelon, sweet-churned ice cream, syrupy sno balls and pitchers of freshly squeezed lemonade are just a few of the warm-weather tricks…
Louisiana Seafood Salad with Creole Citrus Vinaigrette
It’s Memorial Day and time to dine on the water, and it doesn’t get any fresher than this: Gulf shrimp and lump crabmeat combine with a zesty Creole dressing in this light Louisiana Seafood Salad with fresh coastal flavors. And it’s easy with this simple recipe. With the summer vacation season here, most of Acadiana…
Salt-Encrusted Red Snapper
A little-known fact is that coastal southwest Louisiana right along the southern portion of Acadiana is built on a series of natural salt domes. Avery Island (home of Tabasco), Jefferson Island and Weeks Island are all built atop geological caverns that house salt formations. Over the past century, these salt domes have been mined commercially…
Catfish Creole – The Quick and Easy Way
The blast of flavor from Atchafalaya Basin wild-caught catfish fillets bathed in a spicy red tomato gravy defines this classic Catfish Creole, an iconic Louisiana dish. But this recipe takes a few time-saving shortcuts to arrive at a delicious destination. From time to time, I receive comments for my recipes being complicated. “Too many steps,”…
Fried Softshell Shrimp
Just think about it: A pile of hot, crispy Gulf softshell shrimp, just out of the fry pot, placed in front of you. The whole shrimp–head, tail, body, legs, and antenna—is breaded and deep-fried golden brown. They’re crispy and delicious. Hands down, Fried Softshell Shrimp is a culinary surprise that defies logic. With an ice-cold…
Sheepshead Sauce Piquante
Simmered down in a spicy tomato-based sauce, the tender fillets of fish take on the exotic flavors of a classic Cajun specialty—Sheepshead Sauce Piquante. So what’s a sheepshead, you might ask? Unless you are an experienced coastal fisherman along the shores of Louisiana, you may not have run into this species of Gulf finfish. With…
Oyster Bisque with Puff Pastry
There is nothing more majestic than creamy Oyster Bisque topped with crisp pastry, and when made with briny Gulf oysters, this is the perfect starter for a memorable dinner. Louisiana oysters are prized throughout the nation, and to find out more, I recently joined the folks at Louisiana Direct Seafood for a trip to Houma…
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