Mardi Gras Main Dish Recipes
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Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee
"This recipe is perfect as is. I made it for my husband, who's from southern Mississippi, and he'd never had better etouffee!" – streetmi
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Cindy's Jambalaya
"I made it for Fat Tuesday; my husband and children loved it!" – mommyof3
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Red Beans and Rice
Let the good times begin with a big bowl of Chef John's red beans and rice!
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Real N'awlins Muffuletta
"This is DELISH! Salty, briny goodness. Perfect party food." – cherylb413
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Merwin's Shrimp Gumbo
This is a recipe for a classic, dark brown, shrimp gumbo in true Louisiana Cajun country fashion. Serve over rice. Browning the chicken pieces in the oil used for the roux adds flavor to the dish. I use the cooked chicken for chicken salad. File is added off the heat to thicken the gumbo. If added while the gumbo is still cooking, it may become stringy and unpleasant. File is ground sassafras leaves. It is available in many supermarkets.
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By Merwin Chambers
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Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee
Here in Louisiana, there's nothing better than this classic during crawfish season. This recipe is easy and can be substituted with shrimp when crawfish are out of season. Even better when served with hot garlic French bread! Start cooking the rice first since this is a quick and easy dish.
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Maque Choux
A spicy Southern dish, Shrimp & Sweet Corn Maque Choux is satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes. This is my recreation of the Emeril Lagasse dish we had his restaurant, NOLA, in New Orleans. Fresh vegetables are the key to this recipe, which cook quickly and retain their bright, crisp flavors.
Slow Cooker Chicken Creole
The stewed tomatoes and jalapeno pepper give this slow cooker recipe its Creole zing, along with seasoning and other veggies. This is an easy and tasty Creole chicken recipe. Just put all ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It's perfect over egg noodles. Add extra water and veggies to the leftovers to make a tasty afternoon soup.
Louisiana Shrimp Creole II
Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.
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By Katrina Berry
Buffalo Shrimp
Succulent shrimp twice-coated in seasoned flour and deep fried, then coated in an extremely spicy butter sauce. Perfect for those who crave the heat. For added heat, slice up some fresh cayenne or jalapeno peppers to sprinkle over the top. Serve with lemon wedges and blue cheese dressing on the side.
