With Cajun spice and a buttery taste, this 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 even…
Fried Grouper Tacos
Fried Grouper Tacos are a tasty alternative to a standard grouper sandwich. I especially liked the crunch of the batter, the tang of the sauce against the soft flour tortilla, and the sweet mango salsa. But why fried? First off, my wife would argue that grilling the fish would be a better, healthier direction, and…
Crab Claw Sensation
These are well-dressed claws ready for your next party or holiday get-together. Just slide a cracked claw between your teeth and pull away a meaty morsel of crabmeat licked with just the right combination of spicy flavor. Time to create a Crab Claw Sensation! And I’ve found an easy shortcut to this sensational recipe using…
Black Drum Amandine with Crabmeat
Once relegated to a catch-and-release fish unworthy of the dinner table, black drum has ascended the culinary ladder to become a center-of-the-plate star in its own right. One theory is that it is following the coattails of its cousin the red drum (or redfish, as you know it), which with the help of renowned chef…
Whole Roasted Red Snapper with Summer Salsa over Pesto Pappardelle
I never take for granted how lucky I am to live in the bayou country of Louisiana, and all it takes is one taste of this whole roasted red snapper to understand how delicious life is here. This Cajun recipe represents the beauty of living along the Gulf coast and the endless bounty of our…
Louisiana Seafood Salad with Creole Citrus Vinaigrette
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 has already packed up and headed east to white sand beaches–Gulf…