HEALTHIER SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE GUMBO RECIPE

ingredients 1 cup (about 120g) Dry Roux (recipe below) 2 Tbsp (60ml) Cooking Oil (olive, vegetable, canola), divided 12 oz. (355g) Andouille Sausage (I used Chicken Andouille) 16 oz. (1 lb., 454g) Medium Shrimp, deveined and shelled, tail-on preferred 1 1/2 cup diced white or yellow Onion (1 medium) 1 cup diced Celery (about 3 stalks) 1 cup diced Green Pepper (1 medium) 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt … Read more

Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) package lobster ravioli 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced 2 tablespoons Smart Balance 50/50 butter blend 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup drinking quality dry white wine 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 cup fresh parsley, … Read more

Broiled Scallops

– The first time I made this I followed the recipe exactly, and it was excellent. The second time, however, it was OUT OF THIS WORLD making the following changes: Instead of broiling, melt the butter in a saucepan over med/high heat. Add the remaining ingredients (except the lemon) and sautee the scallops for approx … Read more

Grandma’s Biscuits

Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with her seafood chowder. These buttermilk biscuits are flaky on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside- which equals perfection in my book. My grandma’s flaky buttermilk biscuits makes the perfect side to any … Read more

SOUTHERN CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients 1½ pounds chicken breast 1-2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing chicken) 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon celery salt ½ cup celery (finely diced) ½ cup onions (finely diced) 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons sweet relish ¼ teaspoon dill weed ¾ cup Duke’s mayonnaise (may need more or less) 1 tablespoon dried parsley fresh cracked black pepper (a sprinkling) salt, pepper, +extra seasonings, if desired (see note) Instructions Preheat oven to … Read more

seafood boil recipe

This seafood boil contains fresh shrimp, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An impressive meal in one pot that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! Fresh seafood never fails to delight, and when I’m really looking for a show stopping recipe I make bacon wrapped scallops, garlic butter shrimp … Read more

GARLIC BUTTER SEAFOOD BOIL

This seafood boil contains fresh shrimp, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An impressive meal in one pot that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! Fresh seafood never fails to delight, and when I’m really looking for a show stopping recipe I make bacon wrapped scallops, garlic butter shrimp … Read more

PARTY SHRIMP RECIPE

PARTY SHRIMP The Party Shrimp is an extremely delicious, extremely simple DIY (Do It Yourself) appetizer to make. No fuss and no complications. A well made Party Shrimp dish has everyone refilling their plates with seconds and thirds, and leaves you feeling (and looking) like a fancy party host/hostess with very little effort (even if … Read more

GRILLED CRAB LEGS WITH HERB BUTTER

Not much beats crab legs and these wood-fired legs are smokin’. Fresh crab legs are doused in an herb garlic butter, grilled and served with fresh lemons for the ultimate take on this seafood favorite. INGREDIENTS 4 LBS KING CRAB LEGS OR DUNGENESS GRAB LEG CLUSTERS12 TBSP BUTTER3 TBSP FRESH HERBS, FINELY CHOPPED (PARSLEY, CHIVES, … Read more

Seafood Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1 lb. Elbow macaroni8 oz. Cooked shrimp cut into pieces8 oz. Crab meat6 Tbsp. Butter unsalted and divided½ C. Panko bread crumbs½ Medium onion chopped2 tsp. Minced garlic2 ½ C. Milk½ C. Heavy whipping cream⅓ C. Flour1 tsp. Old Bay seasoningPinch of nutmegSalt and pepper to taste 2 C. Gruyere cheese shredded1 C. Cheddar … Read more

Seafood Boil

Seafood boil just like Louisiana New Orleans, with shrimp, crawfish, Manila clams, and a homemade Cajun seasoning and butter sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered1 pound Cajun smoked Andouille cut into 1-inch pieces2 ears corn, shucked, cut into thirds crosswise ( 6 )4 tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning1 medium lemon, halved, … Read more