• 6 large puff pastry shells, cooked according to package directions
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound extra large (16-20 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons sherry
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Chopped chives, for garnish

Sizzling Shrimp in Pastry Shell

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Syrup

• 1¼ cups local honey
• 1/2 cup Steen's cane syrup
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Flap Jacks

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk

Pecans

• 1 cup Louisiana pecans
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Shrimp

• 36 jumbo (10 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, heads and tails left on
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnishes

• sprigs of fresh mint
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 pint Louisiana strawberries, washed, trimmed and sliced

Louisiana Shrimp with Black Pepper Flapjacks

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• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sliced mushrooms
• 6 medium (21-24 count) cooked Gulf shrimp
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 tablespoon lump white Gulf crabmeat
• 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese

Gulf Seafood Omelet

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