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Grilled Redfish
Summer is almost here. Time to break out the grills. Here is a simple but tasty Redfish dish for the grill. 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 1...

Tommy Centola
May 23, 20191 min read


Redfish Chowder
Who likes Redfish? It’s a shame that this fish was almost fished to extinction due to the blackening craze. Since there are plenty of...

Tommy Centola
May 20, 20191 min read


Masson’s Shrimp Robert
While researching the book Lost Restaurants of New Orleans for an article, I came across a couple of recipes from the closed Lakefront...

Tommy Centola
May 6, 20191 min read


Pan Sautéed Shrimp
Summertime usually calls for lighter dishes. This one fits the bill. It is also a quick dish to cook. 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 1...

Tommy Centola
May 3, 20191 min read


Shrimp Fricassee
I know that everyone is still boiling crawfish every chance they get. To get you ready for crawfish season to be over, this week, I will...

Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20191 min read


Brewer’s Crabfingers from Abita Brew Pub
One of my wife’s favorite appetizers is Fried Crab Claws. I like them as well, however, I also like them sautéed. I was happy to find...

Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20191 min read


“Barbecue” Crawfish
As everyone in Louisiana knows, Barbecue crawfish is not prepared by grilling crawfish. This unique preparation was created in the...

Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20191 min read


Creamy Bowtie Crawfish
I wish crawfish were in season year-round. I know that you can buy frozen crawfish tail, which I occasionally do. But the frozen ones...

Tommy Centola
Apr 8, 20191 min read


Crawfish Enchiladas
There are numerous Mexican restaurants where I live. Unfortunately, none of them have crawfish on their menus. The traditional Mexican...

Tommy Centola
Mar 23, 20191 min read


Crawfish Pizza
It’s that time of the year. While crawfish are available frozen year-round, there is nothing like a dish made with just boiled crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Mar 18, 20191 min read


Crabmeat Sansbois from LeRuth’s 20th Anniversary Cookbook
On Thursday this week, I will post my 800th recipe. Trying to think of recipes to showcase the week, I turned to my first place of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 11, 20191 min read


Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Hopefully the last cold spell has left us. Time to crank up the grills with this shrimp entree. 2 pounds Louisiana Shrimp (21-25 count)...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20191 min read


Austin Leslie’s Shrimp Creole
Here is another classic dish from The Godfather of Fried Chicken, Austin Leslie. 1/4 cup Bacon Drippings or Oil 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour...

Tommy Centola
Feb 28, 20191 min read


Cajun Shrimp and Veggie Primavera from Frank Davis
Most Primavera’s you find these days are served over pasta. Of course, Frank often bucked conventionalism. This dish is served over rice....

Tommy Centola
Feb 14, 20192 min read


Frank’s Grill-Pan Curried Shrimp from Frank Davis
Last week, I featured Marcelle Bienvenu. The week, I am featuring 2 shrimp dishes from Frank Davis. The Sauce 1 cup plain low fat Yogurt...

Tommy Centola
Feb 11, 20191 min read


Fried Potato-Crusted Oysters
I find that using potato flakes to coat the oysters adds another layer of texture and flavor to regular fried oysters. You can use...

Tommy Centola
Jan 31, 20191 min read


Vegetable and Oyster Kabobs
We are right in the middle of oyster season. I can never get enough of them and am always looking for new ways to cook them. This week, I...

Tommy Centola
Jan 28, 20191 min read


Oysters Casino
Oysters Casino are often found on menus that offer numerous baked oysters. Variations can be found among the varieties of oysters 2-2-2....

Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20181 min read


Oysters Maxwell from Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge
While I am not a clod weather person, I do have a reason to look forward to winter. It is the best time of the year for oysters. This...

Tommy Centola
Nov 12, 20181 min read


Coconut Shrimp
Here is a dish that is found on some restaurant menus. The sweetness of the shrimp along with the coconut, makes this a great...

Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20181 min read
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