Countdown to French Quarter Fest! I intend to be more responsible this year; last year, after a long cold rainy winter, the weather was so nice for the first day and we set up our group of friends in the full sun. For some reason it didn't even occur to me that I needed heavy duty sun screen on, and my arms sunburned so badly I couldn't go outside for a few days. Missed the rest of the Fest. Not going to do that this year!

For the recipes this week, I'm starting with my favorite technique for fried shrimp. It's got a little kick to it, and the end result is just great on a wide variety of plates. Next, we're grilling already, and this BBQ chicken is a winner. The sauce recipe that's included makes a great pot of baked beans, too. And finally a technique for frying fish that makes an excellent fried fish sandwich. The recipe specifically calls for grouper, but any mild white fish will do nicely. 

Enjoy the recipes, stay safe and healthy, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.

Best regards,

Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director

Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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Previous week's recipes:

 • Crawfish Mac 'n Cheese • Fried Eggplant • Mama's Cajun Meat Pies

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Buttermilk-Battered Popcorn Shrimp

I absolutely love this recipe. I eat these shrimp as part of a fried platter; use them to stuff po'boys; but my favorite is to top any number of green salads with them, treating them almost as croutons.

Barbecue Chicken

Taking the time to brine chicken is well worth it; the flavor boost is incredible, as are the juicy results. If you don't want to make your own BBQ sauce by all means use your favorite prepared sauce, but the bonus smoky sauce recipe included makes a wicked pot of baked beans, and is great slathered on pulled pork.

Fried Grouper Sandwich

Some days, there is nothing more satisfying than a fried fish sandwich. The thought of one immediately brings the beach to mind -- sandy toes, waves rolling in, gulls crying overhead. If you're pining for a beach vacation, live one vicariously through this sandwich. Bonus- there's a tartar sauce included that you'll find many uses for. If you can't get grouper, any mild flaky white fish will work. I personally like catfish.