Seafood

Tommy Centola

6 days ago1 min read

Salmon Croquettes

Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 311 min read

Shrimp Clemenceau

This version is based on the one found at Dooky Chase. It is a staple on their menu. 1/2 cup butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 282 min read

Shrimp-Stuffed Mirliton

Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 31 min read

Shrimp and Grits with White Wine Sauce

There are so many different ways to make Shrimp and Grits. You can almost guarantee that if I find it on a menu, I will order it. Here's...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 191 min read

Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry

I'm always looking for different ways to prepare dishes. Here's a Creole/Cajun twist on a traditional style of Chinese cooking. 1...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 11 min read

Cajun Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas

My wife has been on a tostada kick as of late. Here's a variation of the tostadas that I have been making often lately. 1 pound peeled...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 181 min read

Shrimp Boil Pasta

While crawfish season is over, there's not reason you can't bring those flavors alive in other dishes. Try this Shrimp Boil Pasta recipe...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 151 min read

Shrimp Pasta Primavera

Most everyone has eaten a form of shrimp pasta. Here comes two new ways to prepare this combination. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 132 min read

Crabmeat-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Stuffed jalapeños are popular appetizers on restaurant menus. Here's a twist that uses the sweet meat of the blue crab as part of it's...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 101 min read

Crabmeat Crostini

As crawfish start to go away, here comes the blue crabs. This week , I will be featuring them in a couple of appetizers. 1 pound jumbo...

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Tommy Centola

May 271 min read

Crab Beignets

This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together. Thursday's recipe will be a suace for today's. 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup finely...

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Tommy Centola

May 91 min read

Creole Tomato and Crab Linguine

I love pasta. Here is a lightly sauced Linguine, showcasing Creole tomatoes and Crabmeat. 8 ounces dry linguine 1/4 cup butter 2...

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Tommy Centola

May 22 min read

Crawfish Meatballs and Spaghetti

If you're looking to cut down on red meat, here's a great Italian dish using crawfish. It's a good thing you can find crawfish tails...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 291 min read

Crawfish Pasta Salad

Before the season ends, I thought I would share two more crawfish. This first one is great for a backyard cookout. 1 large red onion 1...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 252 min read

Oak Alley Shrimp Creole

Every one has the favorite Shrimp Creole recipe. Here's the one form Oak Alley. 2 pounds headless jumbo shrimp 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 141 min read

Crawfish and Rice Stuffed Peppers

I know that leftover crawfish from boils are preferable for recipes. If you have to use frozen tails, make sure they are local products....

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Tommy Centola

Mar 111 min read

Crawfish and Andouille Pasta

Crawfish prices are slowly starting to drop. Here are two more crawfish recipes. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 pound andouille, cut crosswise...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 42 min read

Baked Stuffed Clams

As Julia Child once said, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." With that in mind, here are two...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 221 min read

Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette

Nothing taste better than an oyster, seconds after they have been shucked. For those who like a little accompaniment, here's a little...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 151 min read

Angels on Horseback Crostini

I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...

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