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Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine

February 19, 2024 by George Graham 9 Comments

Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine

Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine is a classic, and my daughter Lo’s favorite seafood dish to make. Combining fresh Gulf shrimp with pasta, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy sauce infused with smoked tasso has become a popular Cajun recipe throughout Louisiana. And with shrimp season in full swing, there’s no better time to make this… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Captain Quincy's Seafood, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Quincy Verret

Stuffed Whole Red Snapper

July 31, 2023 by George Graham 8 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: anna marie seafood, Cajun fish recipe, lance nacio, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, red snapper recipe

Shrimp Season In Louisiana

June 12, 2023 by George Graham 2 Comments

Shrimp Season In Louisiana

Louisiana cooks rejoice! We live in a state of bliss when it comes to having access to one of the world’s most treasured culinary ingredients–wild-caught Gulf shrimp. Our shrimp have multiple uses in the kitchen, and there is no shortage of classic Cajun recipes to showcase this product. Just think of the options; Shrimp Creole,… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Anna Marie Shrimp, buying fresh shrimp, Cajun shrimp recipe, corina corina shrimp, David Chauvin's shrimp, fresh or frozen shrimp, Gulf shrimp, how to size shrimp, Louisiana Direct Seafood, louisiana seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Louisiana Shrimp, Louisiana shrimp boil, plate frozen shrimp, shrimp boil, shrimp count, shrimp recipe, shrimp recipes, shrimp sizing

Black Drum Menuière with Louisiana Crawfish

May 15, 2023 by George Graham 3 Comments

Black Drum Menuière with Louisiana Crawfish

Drum roll, please! Lightly floured and sautéed to a crispy finish, my Black Drum is topped with a buttery Menuière Sauce infused with Louisiana Crawfish—an easy and delicious recipe. In recent years, black drum has ascended the culinary ladder to become a center-of-the-plate star in its own right. One theory is that it follows the… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Big D's Seafood, black drum, douglas olander, Louisiana Direct Seafood, louisiana seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, trout menuiere, vermilion bay sweet

Shrimp and Artichoke Sauté

May 8, 2023 by George Graham 12 Comments

Shrimp and Artichoke Sauté

Take briny Gulf shrimp from the coast of Louisiana, dredge them in seasoned flour, and sauté them ever so gently in butter.  Got your attention?  That’s the introduction to my Shrimp and Artichoke Sauté, an easy one-skillet dish that is sure to become one of your favorite Cajun recipes.  Add artichoke hearts and a splash of… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: cajun cooking, Cajun food, cajun recipe, Cajun recipes, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, shrimp recipe

Louisiana Shrimp Creole

October 3, 2022 by George Graham 22 Comments

Louisiana Shrimp Creole

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… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Acadiana, cajun cooking, Cajun Creole cooking, Cajun food, cajun recipe, Cajun recipes, Chef Paul Prudhomme, elegant dinner entree, ethnic dishes, Gulf, Lafayette travel, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Louisiana Shrimp, Louisiana Tourism, seafood recipe, spicy recipe, tomato recipe

Louisiana Seafood Salad with Creole Citrus Vinaigrette

May 30, 2022 by George Graham 4 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Salad, Seafood Tagged With: cajun cooking, cajun recipe, crabmeat, Creole food, fish dish, louisiana seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Memorial Day recipe, Regatta Restaurant, seafood salad

Meet The Fisherman: Lance Nacio

October 2, 2020 by George Graham 2 Comments

Meet The Fisherman: Lance Nacio

  With his ever-present straw hat to keep the South Louisiana sun at bay, Lance Nacio is easy to spot. Lance fishes the Gulf waters out of his dockside home in Montegut, LA, in Terrebonne Parish. A third-generation fisherman, Lance grew up in Lafourche Parish, about an hour outside New Orleans. His family, like others… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Anna Marie Shrimp, lance nacio, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, red snapper fishing

Meet The Fisherman: The Portier Family

September 11, 2020 by George Graham 2 Comments

Meet The Fisherman: The Portier Family

After the hurricane, Louisiana fishing families like the Portiers are back on the water, bringing their fresh catch to sell. Now more than ever, Louisiana fishermen need your help. With restaurant sales curtailed due to social distancing restrictions, selling direct to consumers is the only way they can make a living. As you read this… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Angela Portier, Chad Portier, Faith Family Shimp Company, Jesus Lives shrimp boat, Louisiana Seafood Direct, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Louisiana Shrimp, plate freezing shrimp, plate-frosen shrimp

Acadiana Table Supporting the Louisiana Seafood Industry

August 14, 2020 by George Graham 1 Comment

Acadiana Table Supporting the Louisiana Seafood Industry

Exciting news for all my readers: In the coming weeks, Acadiana Table has joined forces with the nonprofit Louisiana Direct Seafood to help fishermen and processors across our state during this downturn in the industry. I’ve found that buying seafood directly from the dock is the best way to ensure freshness, and this Boat-To-Table series… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Louisiana Shrimp, louisiana shrimp association

About George Graham

I’ve lived in South Louisiana for all my life. My passion is the rich culinary heritage of Cajun and Creole cooking, and in the pages of Acadiana Table, my mission is to preserve and promote our culture by bringing you the stories and recipes that make it so unique. Read More…

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