Butch Smith has been fishing the backwaters, lakes, and inland rivers of Louisiana for as long as he’s been breathing fresh bayou air. He’s seen it all and knows a thing or two about fishing, especially wild-caught catfish. I like to call Butch the “King of Catfish,” and one visit to his Fresh Water Seafood,…
Meet The Fisherman: Lance Nacio
With his ever-present straw hat to keep the South Louisiana sun at bay, Lance Nacio is easy to spot. Lance fishes the Gulf waters out of his dockside home in Montegut, LA, in Terrebonne Parish. A third-generation fisherman, Lance grew up in Lafourche Parish, about an hour outside New Orleans. His family, like others…
Stuffed Whole Red Snapper
When it comes to the tastiest fish preparation, this is it. Whole Red Snapper with basil pesto stuffed with Creole tomatoes and served on a bed of onions and peppers layers flavor on top of flavor. Recently my wife Roxanne and my daughter Lo made this dish for me, and they said it was a…
Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine
Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine is a classic, and my daughter Lo’s favorite seafood dish to make. Combining fresh Gulf shrimp with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy sauce infused with smoked tasso has become a popular Cajun recipe throughout Louisiana. And with shrimp season in full swing, there’s no better time to make this tasty…
Meet The Fisherman: The Portier Family
After the hurricane, Louisiana fishing families like the Portiers are back on the water, bringing their fresh catch to sell. Now more than ever, Louisiana fishermen need your help. With restaurant sales curtailed due to social distancing restrictions, selling direct to consumers is the only way they can make a living. As you read this…
Black Drum Menuière with Louisiana Crawfish
Drum roll, please! Lightly floured and sautéed to a crispy finish, my Black Drum is topped with a buttery Menuière Sauce infused with Louisiana Crawfish—an easy and delicious recipe. In recent years, black drum has ascended the culinary ladder to become a center-of-the-plate star in its own right. One theory is that it follows the…
Shrimp Season In Louisiana
Louisiana cooks rejoice; it’s shrimp season! Now that the fall inshore shrimp season has opened all along the coast, it’s time to fire up the boiling pot. We live in a state of bliss when it comes to having access to one of the world’s most treasured culinary ingredients–wild-caught Gulf shrimp. Our shrimp have multiple…
Acadiana Table Supporting the Louisiana Seafood Industry
Exciting news for all my readers: In the coming weeks, Acadiana Table has joined forces with the nonprofit Louisiana Direct Seafood to help fishermen and processors across our state during this downturn in the industry. I’ve found that buying seafood directly from the dock is the best way to ensure freshness, and this Boat-To-Table series…
Shrimp and Artichoke Sauté
Take briny Gulf shrimp from the coast of Louisiana, dredge them in seasoned flour, and sauté them ever so gently in butter. Got your attention? That’s the introduction to my Shrimp and Artichoke Sauté, an easy one-skillet dish that is sure to become one of your favorite Cajun recipes. Add artichoke hearts and a splash of…
Louisiana Shrimp Creole: Remembering Chef Paul Prudhomme
Chef Paul Prudhomme (1940 – 2015) – Acadiana Table mourns the passing of Paul Prudhomme the legendary chef most responsible for the worldwide popularity of Cajun and Creole cuisine. In tribute to him, we are reposting this shrimp Creole recipe and story from 2013. His legacy lives on in the black iron pots of our…