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Redfish & Shrimp Ceviche
With the weather getting warmer, how about a cool dish to start your meal. This week, two Ceviche dishes that both contain shrimp. 1...

Tommy Centola
May 22, 20231 min read
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Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Scampi is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp. Here's a great recipe of your next cookout. This recipe is per serving. 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
May 4, 20231 min read
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Poached (Boiled) Shrimp
I know crawfish is the start at this time of year. However, I love to eat shrimp for a change of pace. How about 2 shrimp recipes this...

Tommy Centola
May 1, 20231 min read
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Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...

Tommy Centola
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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Crawfish Nachos
How about a little Cajun Mexican fusion? It's not too far of a reach to add crawfish tails to nachos. Maybe next, it will be pizza. 14...

Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Crawfish Kolaches
Springtime means one thing to me, Crawfish season. Here comes two new ways to prepare crawfish tails. 1 1/2 cups water (105 to 110℉) 1...

Tommy Centola
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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Shrimp Salad Sliders
Who doesn't love a slider? These couple of bite sandwiches are all the rage.ON your imagination is the limit for the fillings of this...

Tommy Centola
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Angels on Horseback
How about a couple of appetizers or finger foods this week. This first one is a great use of oysters. Canola oil for frying 12 slices...

Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...

Tommy Centola
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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Crawfish Hand Pies
The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...

Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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Debris Grilled Cheese
How about one more use of Debris? Very often I make grilled cheese with a meat component inside. Why not use Debris? Roast Beef Debris (...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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Sweet Potato Cheese Fries with Debris
I guess you could consider this Cajun Poutine. I wonder if Canada regrets kicking the Cajuns from their land? 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen...

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter
Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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Shrimp Orleans
I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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Andouille Bites
Here's a quick and easy recipe. It's a great finger food. It will fit in perfectly for football parties. 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut...

Tommy Centola
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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Andouille Chips and Beer-Cheese Dip
Andouille is my favorite sausage. This week, I will showcase it in twice as an appetizer. The first use is a different take on chips and...

Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Shrimp and Crab Ceviche
In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20221 min read
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Zydeco Shrimp Kabobs
Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Here's an Italian version. This is the bruschetta that I think of when I hear that word. It's simple yet tasty. 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1...

Tommy Centola
Jun 9, 20221 min read
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