Join in on the Fat Tuesday festivities with these 24 Mardi Gras Food Recipes wherever you are. They include appetizers, salads, main dishes, and desserts. With these appealing treats, you can experience a taste of Louisiana’s rich tradition of feasting before the fasting of Lenten season.
Seafood
Shrimp Okra Gumbo
The delicious combination of shrimp and okra makes Shrimp Okra Gumbo a unique dish. This classic Cajun recipe is thickened by smothered okra instead of traditional flour and oil roux, making it a healthier version. You can serve it as a main dish, a side dish, or a most appetizing appetizer.
How To Boil Crawfish
Cooking and eating crawfish is a Cajun’s delight, so with that said, it’s my pleasure to share our family’s methodology on how to boil crawfish with you. I include some helpful tips and a short video on peeling those tasty tails. There’s also a story of my favorite childhood memory of crawfishing in the rice […]
Crawfish Pot Pie, A cajun Delight
Much like the traditional Louisiana crawfish pie, this Crawfish Pot Pie is a special treat. It’s filled with tasty crawfish in a spicy and luscious sauce, topped with a buttery puffed crust. The filling has a few unique ingredients that put it above the rest. You may find yourself making double batches ’cause they’re just […]
Crawfish Fettuccine
Fresh ingredients are found in this deliciously creamy, cheesy Crawfish Fettuccine with spicy jalapeno pepper. Nope, this is not your typical canned soup recipe!
Fish In Red Gravy
Fish In Red Gravy was one of my Mawmaw Trahan’s best dishes and is a family favorite still today. Its red tomato sauce and seasonings simmer for hours, achieving a deep rich taste before adding fish fillets such as redfish or catfish. This simple yet very satisfying stew is a pleasant alternative to the fried fish […]
Crawfish Nachos
You’ll find spicy Cajun seasoned cheesiness in these Crawfish Nachos. Along with tasty bites of crawfish, they’re garnished with the flavors of lime, cilantro, and more jalapeno peppers. Yes, more!
Barbecue Shrimp Bowl
If you’re a barbecue shrimp fan, tune in to this Barbecue Shrimp Bowl recipe. It has all the flavor of the spicy, saucy New Orleans classic with a little lagniappe. That something extra!
Shrimp Stew With Eggs
There are two ways to make Shrimp Stew With Eggs. One is to boil the eggs and add them to the stew’s gravy, but recently I’ve discovered another way that I think I might like better. It starts with a rich roux then ends with freshly cracked eggs poured right into the gravy for poaching. […]
Shrimp And Crawfish Pasta
This Shrimp and Crawfish Pasta is spicy, creamy, and cheesy with chunks of seafood taste. And that’s not all!