Seafood

Tommy Centola

2 days ago
1 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 26
1 min

Debris Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 22, 2022
1 min

Crawfish Hash

I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 15, 2022
1 min

Shrimp and Crab Gumbo

Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Bayou Cioppino

Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

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Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce

Tommy Centola

Nov 21, 2022
1 min

Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce

I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

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Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter

Tommy Centola

Nov 17, 2022
1 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 13, 2022
1 min

Shrimp, Sausage and Tomato Jambalaya

Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 10, 2022
1 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 26, 2022
2 min

Sweet & Sour Alligator

When you glaze a protein, it always adds to the overall flavor of the dish. In that vein, I will feature two dishes with a glaze. The...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi has always been a favorite of mine. I usually sauté it on the stovetop instead of cooking it in the oven as my mother did....

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Tommy Centola

Aug 29, 2022
1 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 15, 2022
1 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 18, 2022
2 min

Shrimp Gravy with Sausage

Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...

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Tommy Centola

May 19, 2022
1 min

Crabmeat Alfredeaux

I'm surprised that I haven't shared this recipe before. It's from my first cookbook, You Can't Keep New Orleans Out Of The Cook, which is...

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Tommy Centola

May 16, 2022
1 min

Crabmeat Remick

This week, let's talk about crabmeat. I will feature a crabmeat recipe from each of my cookbooks. To start today, here's one from my...

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Tommy Centola

May 12, 2022
1 min

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

It's time to break out the grill. Here's a light appetizer/entree that's sure to please you guest. 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and...

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Tommy Centola

May 9, 2022
1 min

Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Let's play with the most popular seafood shrimp. This week, a couple of different uses of the crustacean. 4 poblano peppers, halved...

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Tommy Centola

May 2, 2022
1 min

Crab Maison Crostini

Often when invited to a family get together, I am asked to bring an appetizer or two. You can see where I'm going. Yes, this week, here...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 21, 2022
1 min

Bayou Crawfish Bread

Here's a variation of crawfish bread that includes shrimp. It's a different take from recipes I have shared in the past. Pay attention...

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