Classic New Orleans Shrimp Recipes

Today is National Shrimp Day!

When it comes to shrimp, New Orleans does it to perfection.

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Barbeque Shrimp Recipe

Shrimp Creole

Classic Shrimp Creole, prepared in food editor Judy Walker's kitchen 
Andrew Boyd, NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune 

Makes 4 to 6 servings 

4 tablespoons butter 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

1-1/2 cups chopped onions 

1 cup chopped bell peppers 

3/4 cup chopped celery 

3 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 

2 cups peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes or 2 cups canned, chopped with their juice 

1 cup shrimp stock* or chicken broth 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne 

2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 

2 teaspoons chopped parsley 

Combine the butter and flour in a medium-heavy pot over medium heat. 

Cook, stirring, to make a blond roux, 5 to 6 minutes. 

Add the onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, shrimp stock, salt, and cayenne. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes. 

Remove the bay leaves. 

Add the parsley and serve over rice. 

*To make shrimp stock, combine shrimp shells with water to cover in a saucepan. Add aromatics, such as celery or a piece of onion or the peels from onions, if you wish. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. 

Food editor Judy Walker can be reached at jwalker@nola.com. Diya Chacko can be reached at dchacko@nola.com. Follow them on Twitter @JudyWalkerCooks and @DCTeaChild.

Shrimp Remoulade

  Shrimp and Catfish Jambalaya

My Shrimp-Tini

Makes 4 servings


2 lemons


1 tablespoon salt


1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


24 large shrimp, peeled (leave the tails on) and deveined


1 cup ketchup


1 tablespoon prepared horseradish


1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


1 teaspoon olive oil


1/2 teaspoon hot sauce


1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce


1 cup arugula or other salad greens


4 lemon wedges


Ice cold vodka (optional)


Put about 4 cups water in a medium-size saucepan. Cut the lemons in half, squeeze out the juice and drop the lemon halves into the pot. Add the salt and cayenne and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and allow the water to return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and spread the shrimp in a shallow platter or dish, cover and chill for 2 hours.


Combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Cover and chill until ready to serve.


To assemble, put equal amounts of the arugula in the bottom of 4 large chilled martini glasses. Arrange the shrimp on top of the arugula, spoon equal amounts of the cocktail sauce over the shrimp and garnish with the lemon wedges. Splash with a bit of the ice cold vodka if you wish.


By Marcelle Bienvenu, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Baking with rosemary fills the house with a delicious aroma.  I always use rosemary when making a roast chicken and sometimes pork.

First of all, several changes I'd make . . . use boneless chicken tenderloins.  It looks kind of dry and one of the commenters mentioned that she doubles the recipe for the dressing . . . I can see why.  Also, I would dice the potatoes and steam in the microwave for about 5 or 6 minutes before baking in the oven.  It is something I do to ensure crispier potatoes that are always tender and fluffy inside.

This is one of those recipes that is a fairly quick prep and the oven does most of the work!

Recipe and Photo Source:  Rachael Ray

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons--1 zested and juiced (about 1 1/2 tsp. zest, 4 tbsp. juice) and 1 thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees . 

Whisk the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, mustard and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Toss the potatoes, chicken, rosemary and sliced lemon with the dressing in a rimmed baking dish. Season. 

Arrange the potato mixture and chicken, skin side up, in a single layer.

Roast, about 35 to 40 minutes, turning the potatoes once, until the potatoes are golden-brown and tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Spinach and Ravioli Lasagne

Would you believe this is a 30-minute meal?

The Pillsbury kitchens have developed this awesome recipe that is so quick and easy, even beginner cooks will appear to be experienced in the kitchen and impress their dinner guests.  Add a salad and a crusty loaf of bread and you are good to go!

One of my favorite convenience foods is frozen ravioli.  We always keep it in the freezer for meals or snacks. Of all my favorite snacks and/or quick meals, frozen ravioli pan fried with butter and garlic is one of my favorites.  Simple and easy.  You must try them if you haven't yet.

Everyone seems to love italian pasta meals . . . try this one today.  It is a versatile recipe, so add your own spin . . . like adding italian sauce, which is what I am going to try out.  Happy cooking!

Ingredients

1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped

1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto 

1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce

1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth

1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli (do not thaw)

1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)

Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Paprika, if desired



Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. 

Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Toss spinach and pesto in a medium bowl. 

Mix Alfredo sauce and broth in another bowl. 

Add one-third of sauce mixture (about 1/2 cup) into baking dish and top with half of spinach mixture. 

Add half of ravioli in single layer over spinach mixture. 

Repeat layers. 

Top with remaining sauce mixture.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. 

Sprinkle with cheese. 

Bake 5 minutes longer or until bubbly. 

Garnish with basil and paprika.

http://www.pillsbury.com

Bean with Bacon Soup

Most people bring out their soup recipes when it gets cold, but for me, I love bean soup any time of the year.  Great Northern White Beans are my favorite.

I've made the same tried and true simple recipe as long as I can remember. Start with dry Great Northern White Beans and prepare them as described in this recipe, add fresh water just past the beans and add diced ham.  If you have one, a ham bone works best, especially if you have left meat on the bone for the soup.  Cook several hours until beans are tender.  Taste . . . you will know when they are ready.  

Don't forget to make some fresh cornbread.

Here is the Pioneer Woman's recipe for soup using Great Northern White Beans. 



Ingredients

1 pound Great Northern White Beans
4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 pound Thick-cut Bacon, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
1 whole Onion, Diced
2 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Diced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 whole Bay Leaves
Minced Parsley, To Taste
3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped (optional)


Instructions

Give the beans a rinse. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by two inches. Let them soak overnight.

Drain the beans. Add chicken stock and 4 cups of water, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until just barely crisp while the beans are cooking.  Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Add 2/3 of the bacon to the beans and reserve the rest for garnish.

Drain the bacon grease from the pan; add onions, carrots, and celery. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until just beginning to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute or two. 

Add vegetable mixture to the beans. Add the bay leaf and stir. 

Cover and cook on low (to medium-low) until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add a cup of broth if the liquid level gets too low.

When ready to serve, taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. If desired, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with chopped reserved bacon and chopped parsley.

Source:  The Pioneer Woman