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New Orleans Style Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Bisque

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An easy version of a classic Cajun bisque recipe, which comes from French settlers in Louisiana. This delicious Seafood dish is an authentic Louisiana Soup made with frozen Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter or margarine ​ 1 onion, finely chopped ​ 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped ​ 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ​ 1 clove garlic, minced ​ Pinch of dry mustard and cayenne pepper ​ 2 tsp paprika ​ 3 Tbsp flour ​ 4 cups fish stock ​ 1 sprig thyme ​ 1 bay leaf ​ 8 oz raw, peeled Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp ​ Salt and pepper Snipped chives Cooking  Instructions: 1. I n a saucepan,  melt the butter  or margarine.  ​​ 2.  Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. ​​ Cook gently to soften. ​​ 3. Stir in there dry mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika, and flour. Cook gently to soften the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. ​  On low heat, cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4.  Add the fish stock.  Stir until well blended...

New Orleans Style Shrimp Creole

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One of New Orleans' signature dishes is shrimp creole .  This is often seen on South Louisiana tables on Friday, just as red beans have become a traditional Monday meal .  Mardi Gras is fast approaching, so serve those you care about a delicious shrimp creole dish.   Ingredients: 3 lb (21–25 count) Big Easy Foods Wild Caught Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup flour 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced bell peppers 2 tbsps minced garlic 2 cups tomato sauce 1 (10-oz) can RoTel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies 1½ quarts shellfish stock 1 cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped parsley salt and cracked black pepper to taste Add Louisiana hot sauce to taste Cooking Directions:  Oil should be heated over medium heat in a 2-gallon heavy-bottomed sauce pan.   The flour should be constantly whisked in with the butter until a light brown roux is achieved.   The onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic can be added at this point. ...

New Orleans Style Green Bean Casserole

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   A series of authentic Thanksgiving recipes from New Orleans An easy-to-make yet delicious recipe that is tried-and-true and a favorite among family and friends.  Ingredients 2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup  1 cup whole milk  1 teaspoon soy sauce  1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  ¼ teaspoon black pepper  8 cups cooked bite-size green beans, drained  1 can (2.8 ounces) crisp french-fried onions (French's), divided  Cooking Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the soup, milk, soy Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and the condensed cream of mushroom soup in a large bowl and blend until smooth. Add the beans and half of the onions to the pot and mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch heat-resistant baking dish. The top of the dish should be sprinkled with the remainder of the onions.  Add another 5 minutes to the baking time. It is best to serve this dish warm.  Enjoy!