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Shrimp and Zucchini Pirogue

  • ½ cup (120 g) plus 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter, divided 
  • 1 cup (160 g) diced yellow onion 
  • 1 cup (150 g) diced green bell pepper 
  • 1 cup (120 g) diced celery 
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) unbleached all­purpose flour 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) seafood stock 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) tomato paste 
  • 1 pound (455 g) jumbo (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled, tail off, and deveined 
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground 
  • black pepper 
  • Dash of hot sauce 
  • ¼ cup (12g) chopped flat-leaf parsley

Fried Shrimp

  • 4 cups (960 ml) canola oil, for frying
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 colossal (8/10 count) shrimp, peeled, tail on, and deveined
  • 2 cups (240 g) cornmeal
  • 1 cup (120 g) unbleached all­
  • purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) Cajun Seasoning Blend 
  • Kosher salt

Zucchini Pirogue and Fries

  • 6 large zucchini, divided
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) Cajun Seasoning Blend (page 231)
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups (240 g) unbleached all­
  • purpose flour
  • 1 gallon (3.6 L) canola oil, for frying
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 cups (800 g) cooked long-grain
  • white rice
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 1 cup (100 g) diced green onion tops

Shrimp and Zucchini Pirogues

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Course: 
  • 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped 
  • 1 stalk celery, diced 
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced 
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
  • ¾ cup homemade chicken stock or reduced-fat, low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 1 pound large shrimp (21/25 count), shelled and deveined 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
  • Cooked long grain white or jasmine brown rice, for accompaniment 
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped 

Smoky Seafood Etouffee

Smoky Seafood Etouffee

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  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced crosswise
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 to 2 cups water
  • salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup sliced green onion tops
  • hot cooked rice for serving

Old Fashioned Shrimp Stew

Old Fashioned Shrimp Stew

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Course: 

Seasoning Mix

  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1teaspoon cayenne
  • 1teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried arbol chile peppers (hot)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Shrimp

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 finely diced medium fresh jalapeño chile peppers (about 5 tablespoons)
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup shrimp stock
  • 2 (14½-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound peeled shrimp

Pepper Tomato Shrimp

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  • 1 pound of potatoes, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup milk or as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the bechamel sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • pinch of salt and pepper

For the seafood filling:

  • 16 medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 16 small scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • handful freshly chopped parsley

For assembling:

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or gruyère

Coquilles st. Jacques

Coquilles St. Jacques

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  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 pound raw medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined 
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
  • Kosher salt 
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
  • ¾ cup milk (preferably whole or 2%) 
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided 
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (2 large)

Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake

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Course: 
  • 4 large white potatoes, baked and cooled
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped crawfish tails or shrimp
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teapoon lemon juice
  • ½ teapoon hot sauce
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
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Seafood-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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Course: 
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Meat Seasoning (method below)
  • 4 filets of fish, skinless, sliced 1 inch thick
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons dry oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry thyme
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 quart seafood stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped

Gulf of Mexico Seafood Stew

Gulf of Mexico Seafood Stew

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SHRIMP

  • ½ cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • ⅔ cup rice flour or cornstarch
  • ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 ounces light beer
  • 6 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound large (21/25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

     

SPICY KETCHUP

  • 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste with salt (see note, below)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) no-salt-added canned tomatoes with juice, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon smoked hot paprika
  • Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Beer-Battered Shrimp (Lighter)

Beer-Battered Shrimp (Lighter)

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