Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 lb 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination, cubed Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 green bell peppers, diced […]
Makes 8 small-bite servings This recipe can be found in any coastal area where shrimp is abundant. It also is made with prawns or langoustine in some areas. For the home cook, shrimp is widely available and easy to prepare. Be sure that your shrimp is nice and fresh with […]
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 13 oz shrimp shells (from about 4 lb shrimp) (see note) 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter 1 1/2 cups minced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 […]
Makes 40 dumplings Dough Shrimp Filling
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups minced onion 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Kosher salt, as needed 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup water 12 oz shrimp, deveined and minced Vegetable oil, as needed for […]
Makes 4 sandwiches Chef’s tip: Shrimp are sold in sizes or “counts” that are expressed in number per pound. For example, shrimp labeled “16/20” indicates the average number of shrimp per pound. Shrimp larger than 16/20 are denoted with a “U” for “under.” U-15 means that there are fewer than […]
Serves 6 to 8 This recipe comes courtesy of Dr. Jessica B. Harris, as part of her Netflix series High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. Title image: flickr // dogolaca // license
Ingredients Branzino Ravioli 3 slices white bread, torn into pieces 12 oz skinless branzino or striped bass fillets, pinbones removed and cut into small dice 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tablespoon chopped marjoram Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as […]
Makes 4 servings Lettuce wraps are a fun and easy meal to feed a crowd. Serve assembled wraps on platters, like we did here, or put out platters of lettuce leaves, cooked shrimp, and garnishes and let folks assemble their own. Make the sauce a few days ahead for minimal […]
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 oz small medium shrimp (41/50), peeled, deveined, and butterflied 2 oz thin rice noodles (rice vermicelli) 2 qt Chicken Broth or fish stock 1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces, smashed 1/4 cup nam pla (Thai fish sauce) 2 tablespoons chile oil 1 tablespoon fresh […]
Makes 8 Servings Salad Rolls Ingredients 4 cups warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 8 rice paper rounds, 12-inch diameter 8 small cooked shrimp (30/35 count), peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves Salad Filling Ingredients 4 oz rice noodles 2 cups carrot julienne 2 teaspoons salt, plus as […]
Despite being a huge fan of cheese and butter and birthday cakes, I don’t eat much dairy at home. We don’t get along. I’ve learned to really embrace dairy-free cooking, and though no one believes me when I say it, I don’t miss cooking with milk products as much as […]