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Garlic Shrimp Crostini

July 8, 2024 by George Graham 15 Comments

Garlic Shrimp Crostini

As the Louisiana shrimp season kicks into high gear, I’m craving all things shrimp.  Sometimes I feel like a character in the movie Forrest Gump as I reel off my favorite Cajun recipes: shrimp gumbo, shrimp Creole, shrimp jambalaya, fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, oh well, you get it. My wife Roxanne loves shrimp as much… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: garlic shrimp crostini, Gulf shrimp, Louisiana crab, Louisiana crawfish, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana fish, Louisiana Shrimp, plate frozen shrimp

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

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

Meet The Fisherman: Acy Cooper, Jr.

September 25, 2020 by George Graham 3 Comments

Meet The Fisherman: Acy Cooper, Jr.

Acy Cooper, Jr. is a shrimper, a third-generation shrimper, to be exact. At the age of 15, Acy began making a living on the waters of Plaquemines Parish along coastal Louisiana. Now, over 35 years later, he continues to bring the highest quality Gulf shrimp from his boat to your table. Based in Venice, LA,… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: acy cooper, gulf white shrimp, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana Shrimp

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

Meet The Fisherman: Bryan Mobley

August 21, 2020 by George Graham Leave a Comment

Meet The Fisherman: Bryan Mobley

From his boat in Galliano, Bryan, and his wife Corina, shrimp the waters of coastal Louisiana for the freshest Gulf shrimp. Under the brand name Corina Corina, the Mobley family runs their processing facility where they sort, peel, vacuum-pack, and freeze the highest quality shrimp for both the wholesale and consumer market. And you can… 

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Filed Under: Seafood Tagged With: Bryan Mobley, Corina Corina Seafood, Louisiana Direct Seafood, Louisiana oysters, Louisiana Shrimp, plate frozen shrimp, vacuum packed oysters

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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