If you’ve been craving some savory shrimp dishes, there’s nothing better than trying a few Louisiana recipes. People know Louisiana for making some incredible seafood recipes, especially shrimp recipes. And they come in a number of different types of dishes. From stews and soups to salads and barbeque, there are so many ways for you to feed your wild-caught Louisiana shrimp craving.
As long as you have access to a couple of saucepans and boiling pots, you’re ready to make plenty of Louisiana shrimp dishes. Here are some of the best traditional dishes for Louisiana dishes for wild-caught shrimp.
Shrimp creole
Shrimp creole is a dish known as a comfort dish throughout Louisiana. Take some delicious wild-caught shrimp stewed with tomatoes, chopped onions, celery and bell peppers. You can pour this over white rice or riced cauliflower. It’s typically very spicy, often using a combination of hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
Shrimp and okra gumbo
Mix together your shrimp, okra and various other vegetables in a rich roux to make a classic Louisiana stew. Some people like to add crabmeat and oysters as well. It’s simple and easy to make, and the okra helps make it a thick, substantial gumbo that’s full of spice. This is perfect for any time of year and is a traditional Louisiana dish.
New Orleans barbecued shrimp
Despite what you may think, you don’t need a grill to have New Orleans barbequed shrimp. The most important part is the spices and lots of butter. The best seasoning combination for spicy barbecued shrimp is cumin, spicy chili pepper, garlic, onion and lemon. If you have some delicious wild-caught shrimp, this flavoring will make its natural taste shine even more.
Shrimp chowder
You’ll need a few additional ingredients for shrimp chowder, but nothing you can’t find at your local grocery store. Along with peeled shrimp, you’ll need cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of potato soup and creole spice. The result is a creamy, rich chowder that will make a clam turn shy.
Shrimp and grits
Nothing says Louisana comfort food like shrimp and grits. And while grits are not the most glamorous side for shrimp, the Louisiana style more than makes up for it. The combination of cajun seasoning with fresh shrimp and plenty of cheese makes this a dish to remember. Some variations even call for beer or bacon.
Whichever recipe you choose, the end result is only as good as the ingredients. That’s why it’s important to pick delicious, fresh, wild-caught shrimp. Here at Tommy’s Seafood, we specialize in offering sustainable wild-caught seafood. From shrimp to fish to crab, we do it all. And since we’re based in New Orleans, we know everything there is to know about combining scrumptious shrimp with creole spice.
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