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…
Louisiana Seafood Salad with Creole Citrus Vinaigrette
It doesn’t get any fresher than this: Gulf shrimp and lump crabmeat combine with a zesty Creole dressing in this light Louisiana Seafood Salad with fresh coastal flavors. And it’s easy with this simple recipe. With the summer vacation season here, most of Acadiana has already packed up and headed east to white sand beaches–Gulf…
Oysters Voisin Bisque
As an ingredient in my Oysters Voisin Bisque, oysters are a contrast. They are as strong and impenetrable as they are gentle and delicate. Much like the late Mike Voisin from Terrebonne Parish. Up until his untimely passing, this great man was the champion of Louisiana’s oyster fishermen and a stalwart leader in the Louisiana…