Recipe Type: Shrimp
Brenda’s Seafood Casserole
If you have lived, fish or hunted in South Louisiana, you know that seafood and wild game abound. Most Cajun children know how to catch shrimp by throwing a cast net while standing ankle deep in Rockefeller Refuge waters or the waters of Rutherford Beach. Because of its unique location, ...
Read moreSpicy Shrimp Gumbo
Gumbo’s thickness is similar to that of stew. You may make it thinner by adding a cup of vegetable or chicken broth. Ingredients1 large onion 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sliced green onion 6 pods of diced garlic 4 cups chicken broth ...
Read moreThe Art of Drying Shrimp (Cajun Dried Shrimp)
In the days when there were no refrigerators, people used to cure their meats and fish with salt. It has been soaked in a salty solution and then dried until it is very hard, much like people used to do over a hundred years ago. Salt is considered antibacterial because ...
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Corn and Shrimp Chowder Soup
What a delightful and rich tasting soup. Serve this as an appetizer and you will be the hit of your dinner party. Great anytime comfort food is needed. Ingredients1 stick margarine or butter - 1/2 cup 2 tbsp flour or gravy mix 1 medium chopped onion white onion preferred 1 ...
Read moreShrimp and Crab Casserole II
Sometimes you just don’t have fresh or frozen shrimp on hand and are hungry for a seafood casserole. This will work for you using canned shrimp and crabmeat. Ingredients2 cups rice 1/2 cup water 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 (10 ...
Read moreBBQ Shrimp
These will remind you of dining in New Orleans at Middendorf’s restaurant. Ingredients1 cup butter 1 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup chopped onions 3 ounces Jack Daniels 4 tbsp garlic powder 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp black ...
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
A simple and spicy dish that will impress your friends. It’s delicious; I like to serve it over low carb pasta, making it truly Atkins Friendly! Ingredients1 lb peeled large shrimp 1 tsp salt 3 tsp dried crushed pepper flakes 3-5 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 (15 ...
Read moreOven Fried Shrimp
Have you ever marinated seafood in mayo & mustard (tangy mustard) and egg and prepared oven fried shrimp? I’ve been doing this for years & our family loves it. I don’t fry anymore so I had to do something for our “fry cravings” every so often. Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 ...
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