Shrimp Florentine

This recipe for shrimp Florentine can be made ahead of time. Shrimp Florentine 3 pounds fresh spinach (sautéed in batches in butter, and cooled)1 cup water1 diced onion2 minced garlic cloves1 chopped celery stalk1 bay leaf6 peppercorns1 1/2 pounds shrimp (shell on)1...

Deviled Crab

  Deviled Crab 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)2 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons flour3/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon saltWhite pepper (dash)1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed...

Crab and Mashed Potato Cakes

This recipe for crab cakes uses a pound of crabmeat and leftover mashed potatoes. Form in patties and fry until golden. Crab and Mashed Potato Cakes 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)1 cup leftover mashed potatoes1 egg (beaten)1/2 teaspoon saltBlack pepper...

Cream of Crab Soup

  Cream of Crab Soup 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup melted butter3 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon celery saltWhite pepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)1 quart milk1 cup well-flavored chicken stockChopped parsley (for...

Shrimp Creole

  Shrimp Creole 3 tablespoons butter1 large onion (chopped small)2 cloves garlic (minced)2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper1 tablespoon flour1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)Water ((about 1 1/2 to 2 tomato sauce sized cans))Small sprig fresh thyme2 tablespoons...

Creole Crawfish Bisque

This classic crawfish bisque calls for 4 pounds of crawfish, boiled. The finished consistency should be of a thick cream. This bisque is flavored with garlic, bay leaves, whole allspice, and thyme. Creole Crawfish Bisque 4 dozen crawfish (live)1 large onion (very...