Seafood
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Shrimp Poboy
One of the reasons the Shrimp Poboy has garnered such a devoted following is its versatility and accessibility. Whether enjoyed at a casual eatery, food truck, or homemade in your kitchen; this sandwich captures the essence of comfort food with its hearty filling and satisfying crunch.
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Grilled Alligator with Crab Boil Gnocchi
People joke that there is nothing southerners won’t eat, provided of course it doesn’t eat us first. A pretty spot-on example of this is alligator. Even though alligator attacks are rare (I’m fairly certain there has never been a fatal alligator attack in Louisiana) it is still one of the more dangerous critters we can consume. Check out this Grilled Alligator with Crab Boil Gnocchi recipe.
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Crawfish Bacon Cheesecake
Sometimes you come across food that folks will refer to as "stick to your ribs". This is one of those recipes that will stick to your ribs, your arms, and your legs. Seriously, do not plan on eating anything else the rest of the day if you make this recipe. I've always been a fan of the idea of taking a dish that is usually thought of as sweet and making it savory. This is a prime example of that.
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Crawfish and Pimento Grilled Cheese
As I'm sure we've mentioned before, one of the best parts of a crawfish boil is the inevitable leftovers. There's corn, potatoes, garlic, and of course, crawfish. Now, the potential for super yummy leftover recipes are all but endless but what do you suppose would happen if you took one of the South's most iconic get-together foods (the humble crawfish) and combined it with one its most famous snacks?! The grilled crawfish and pimento cheese sandwich of course! Well, those two things and bread and butter naturally.
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Blackened Catfish Bánh Mì
Instead of Pontchartrain Kitchen it may have just been easier to call it "Food Website with a Ton of Sandwich Recipes" because as I've said ad nauseam, I love sandwiches. This particular type may be my all time favorite. I've written about the Bánh Mì sandwich before but it's hard to convey with simple words just how perfect everything goes together on this sandwich.
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Crawfish and Mascarpone Bisque
Sometimes you have to wonder how you went so long without realizing that two particular things made a great combo. For instance, how long did people go before they realized peanut butter and jelly went well together? On this particular day, I discovered how well crawfish and mascarpone cheese went together.
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One Pot Shrimp and Artichoke Skillet
One of the most difficult things for the home cook is trying to come up with a meal that's both quick and healthy, especially during the work week when the amount of free time most of us have in the kitchen is very limited. This recipe is not only fast, healthy, and delicious but it all takes place in one pot! So, cleanup time is way easier. That'll give you more time to spend with your wife, husband, kids, or hundreds of cats.
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Crawfish Étouffée
Taken from the French language, etouffee means to smother. That is exactly what you do when making this dish. You smother all those delicious leftover crawfish tails in a spicy gravy, turning some leftovers and some veggies into a fancy stew.
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Crawfish Boil
The great leveler when it comes to outdoor activities in Louisiana: The Crawfish Boil. While other places on the globe refer to the quarters of our annual trip circumnavigating the sun as summer, fall, winter, and spring; Here in Louisiana, the same monthly groups are lovingly referred to as, snowball season, football season, Mardi Gras season and lastly, crawfish season. Pretty impressive when you stop and think about it. An entire region of our country naming an entire season after a crustacean.
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Turtle Soup
Although it has variations that span the globe, (including China, Europe and even Pennsylvania) nothing has come to symbolize a fancy New Orleans appetizer more than Turtle Soup. Considered a delicacy just about anywhere it's served, Turtle Soup is a very unique dish that you will not soon forget; especially if you're lucky enough to be served this soup seated in one of Nola's grand dame restaurants.