So I made this Jerk Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce sort of by accident, and it was fabulous! I love when that happens! I had some shrimp I needed to cook and I was eyeing the bottle of dried jerk seasoning in my cabinet. I really like Jamaican jerk spiced...
When I was little my favorite seafood was fried shrimp. And I liked it fried any which way. My mom made fried shrimp using a light tempura-style batter from Recipe Jubilee, the Junior League of Mobile cookbook. Morrison’s flagship cafeteria at Springdale Plaza in...
Mardi Gras is here! You know I require lots of delicious Mardi Gras party food to feed all our hungry revelers, and I’m sure you do, too. And the food must be substantial. After all, we need something hearty to keep our strength up, and celery sticks are simply not...
As I’m writing this, it’s October and prime shrimp and crab season down here on the Gulf. Seafood au Gratin is rich, creamy, and the perfect cool weather showcase for all that shrimp and crab. Seafood au gratin has always been a specialty on the Gulf Coast. ...
I’ve heard the cuisine popular along the southernmost coast of the Gulf called “Mexi-ribbean”. That term works for me, and it’s perfect for Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple. This is a fantastic dinner recipe that you can have on the table in 25 minutes including cooking...
I know that traditionally seafood and cheese combos have been considered a no-no. But, the never-pair-seafood-with-cheese rule has largely gone by the wayside, and thank goodness for that. Seafood and cheese recipes can be delicious, provided you’re using a mild...
Sausage and shrimp in a spicy Alfredo sauce one-pot pasta? Yes, please! This is one of those pasta recipes y’all really like. It requires only one pot, and no boiling of pasta whatsoever. It’s easy and delicious. Just make sure you serve Voodoo Pasta with...
Several years ago it seemed I was making stuffed mushrooms every time I turned around. Nearly every party I catered had somebody asking for them. I made sausage and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms, French onion stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed mushrooms, bacon and...
As long as we’re cooking quick and easy summer food, you need to know about delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi. (You’ll note that this is also a quick and easy blog post.) This recipe is based on the typical North American version of Shrimp Scampi, specifically the one...
I know y’all like detailed history lessons and such, but I’m busy this week and you’re just going to have to make do with the condensed version. Here it is: bloody marys have been around since the 1920s; they were probably invented by Fernand Petiot at Harry’s Bar in...
One of my very favorite treats is stuffed Gulf shrimp. Stuffed seafood is definitely a thing all along the Gulf Coast, and stuffed shrimp is a restaurant delicacy. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve happily ordered stuffed shrimp over the years. I know...
I’m sure we all know the easy way to cook a pile of raw shrimp. First you fill a big pot with water, salt, and crab boil and throw in a cut up lemon or two. Bring that to a boil and add a whole bunch of shrimp. Put a big colander in the sink. Watch the shrimp like a...
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