Main Course

Course: 
  • 1½ pounds shell-on medium-large shrimp (31 to 40 per pound)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing  wine or dry sherry
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2½ teaspoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
  • 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns, coarsely ground
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into Ya-inch-thick rings
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 scallions, sliced thin on bias
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce

Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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Course: 
  • 4 tablespoons Garlic Sauce (recipe follows)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon hot chile paste (we used Louisiana Pepper Exchange Cayenne)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 chicken quarters (about 4 pounds)
  • 1½ pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Fresh Green Sauce, for serving (recipe follows)

 

Galic Sauce:

Take care adding the oil to this sauce, especially up front. If you add it too quickly it will not emulsify. It’ll still be tasty, but saucy instead of thick.

  • 1 cup freshly peeled garlic cloves, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups canola oil
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Fresh Green Sauce:

  • ¼ cup canola or other neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Garlic Sauce (recipe follows)
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped jalapeño peppers or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream, preferably Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • salt to taste

Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken

 

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Course: 
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Juice of 2 lemons, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 12 (4- to 5-ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 ripe (but not overripe) peaches, peeled if desired, cut in half, and pitted
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thick enough that they hold their shape on the grill
  • 12 ounces mixed chiles, cut into large enough chunks or rounds that won't fall through the grates
  • 1 recipe Spiced Honey (follows), for drizzling
  • ½ cup torn fresh mint leaves, for garnish

 

Spiced Honey

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peaches, Chiles, and Spiced Honey

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peaches, Chiles, and Spiced Honey

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Course: 
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 6 pounds)
  • Juice and zest of 2 oranges (about ⅔ cup)
  • 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Jalapeno Roast Pork

Jalapeno Roast Pork

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Course: 
  • ¼ cup table salt for brining
  • ¼ cup sugar for brining
  • 3 pounds chicken wings, cut at joints, wingtips discarded
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1¼ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1¼ teaspoons pepper
  • 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups wood chips
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Sauce

  • 
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Salt to taste

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

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Course: 
  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup chili crisp plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 small head Napa cabbage, cored and sliced thin
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Grilled Chili Crisp Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Chili Crisp Shrimp Skewers

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  • About 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (or more, if you'd like), germ removed and very thinly sliced
  • About 8 sprigs fresh thyme, rosemary, mint and/or parsley
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 8 oil-packed anchovies, minced
  • 1 small lemon
  • Pinch of piment d'Espelette or cayenne pepper
  • 3 large red and/or yellow boxy bell peppers
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (25 to 30), halved
  • For serving (optional)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Ricotta
  • Snipped fresh chives or finely chopped other fresh herbs

Oven-Charred Tomato-Stuffed Peppers

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  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup stringed and finely diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced roasted and peeled red pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends Shrimp Magic or Home Creole Seasoning (below)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pound boiled Louisiana shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into ½-inch chunks
  • 4 large Sally Lunn Rolls or other soft roll
  • 1 tablespoon butter (plus more, as needed)

 

Home Creole Seasoning

Combine:

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons table salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Southern Shrimp Roll

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Course: 
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces dried calamarata or other short pasta
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

The Seafood Tower

The Seafood Tower

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