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…
Fillet of Flounder with Crabmeat Dressing
Layers of flavor elevate this dish! The punch of saffron and lemon in the smooth velouté sauce contrasts the sweet blue crab and fresh Gulf fish in this Fillet of Flounder with Crabmeat Dressing. This recipe is exceptional in every way. Of all the coastal Louisiana fish species, flounder is at the top of my…
Whole Flounder stuffed with Louisiana Shrimp
To me, flounder is flat-out the most delectable of all the Gulf finfish. And for my money, a classic Cajun recipe for stuffed whole flounder with wild-caught, Gulf shrimp is the ultimate dish for someone as seafood-obsessed as me. Whenever I see it on a restaurant menu, I can’t resist. And I couldn’t resist the…
Blackened Catfish with Lemon Rosemary Sauce
Rich and savory with butter and spices, the first bite of my Blackened Catfish with Lemon Rosemary Sauce will shift your taste buds into overdrive. The browned butter develops an almost nutty taste that balances with the herbs and spices infused with white wine. And if you follow our step-by-step video in this story, it’s…
Stuffed Whole Red Snapper
When it comes to the tastiest fish preparation, this is it. Whole Red Snapper with basil pesto stuffed with Creole tomatoes and served on a bed of onions and peppers layers flavor on top of flavor. Recently my wife Roxanne and my daughter Lo made this dish for me, and they said it was a…