Autumn in Acadiana is when fresh squash, pumpkin, and gourds of all kind begin showing up at the local farmers markets. It always puts me in the mood for a delicious recipe featuring those flavors, and with this Butternut And Shrimp Pasta dish, I can’t think of a better way to usher in the fall…
Acadiana BBQ Shrimp
In my Acadiana BBQ Shrimp recipe, the jumbo Gulf shrimp are bathed in a buttery mix of herbs and spices that soak into every crevice of the crustacean. The heads are mandatory as they do the work of sucking up the peppery flavors of the butter sauce and mixing with their natural head fat into…
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…
Shrimp and Mirliton Pot Pie
Every tasty recipe is like a roadmap to a new and undiscovered place. And this Shrimp and Mirliton Pot Pie is a unique combination of down-home Southern ingredients that is well worth the trip. Just think of it: Briny shrimp and farm-fresh vegetables cooked down in a thick, creamy filling and topped with a crispy…
Creole Cioppino
Fish soup is as essential to French cuisine as gumbo is to French Louisiana. I love the flavors of briny stock-infused shellfish and finfish swimming in a bowl of herbs and vegetables. In my younger years, I once traveled the length of France searching for the perfect soupe de poisson, and two weeks later I…
Kale Caesar with Grilled Shrimp
For the past few years, fresh kale has been on a run showing up on restaurant menus all over America. Even here at my Acadiana Table, I’ve tossed it into soups, braised it in stews and served it pan sautéed as a side dish. So, this weekend I stumbled on a neat trick while making…
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…
Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Just last week I was telling a good friend that I had plans to make a shrimp and okra gumbo for the weekend. Without hesitation, she asked, “Cajun gumbo or Creole gumbo?” Oh, here I go again. After a 10-minute explanation, I could see my friend regretted even asking the question. But, it is a…
Gulf Coast Shrimp Boil
I love shrimp season in Acadiana. The opening of the Vermilion Bay inshore waters in late May signals the start of an endless summer supply of fresh Gulf shrimp. While I’m ready with a stack of recipes, there is no denying that a simple backyard Gulf Coast Shrimp Boil is the purest (and best) recipe…