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13 Foods Every Louisianan Craves when they Leave Louisiana

 

King Cakes, Po’boys, Gumbo.. Oh my! The list of foods that you can only truly enjoy if you’ve had them in Louisiana goes on and on. Onlyinyourstate.com, wrote this article of the top 13 foods you are sure to miss if you’ve had your share of time in the boot. One of our favorites is the one and only shrimp creole, which is why we decided to show you one of the best recipes we’ve found for it below. What food do you crave most from Louisiana?

Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups seafood stock or shrimp stock
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, in thick puree
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash hot sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish

 

Directions

Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 35 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 4 more minutes, until they are bright pink and cooked through. Garnish with green onions.

Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip

 

This amazing shrimp dip recipe is perfect for Sunday football, birthday parties, or an upcoming Halloween party. Not only is it simple but you are sure to already have at least half of the ingredients at home! For step by step pictures and some extra tips on this versatile recipe, click here.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup chives, or minced green onions
  • 1 red bell pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 12 ounces SeaPakShrimp Scampi
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 sourdough bowl

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Defrost the shrimp and chop the shrimp into 1/2 inch dice.
  • In a large bowl add the chives, bell pepper, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, shrimp, lemon juice and zest, cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce and stir until combined.
  • Cut the top of the sourdough loaf off the bread.
  • Scoop out the insides until the walls of the bread are 1/2 inch thick.
  • Put the dip into the bread bowl.
  • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and the bread is nicely browned.
  • Serve with crackers or baguette slices.

 

 

Venison Roast Recipe: Simple, Easy, Delicious

 

As stated by Outdoorchannel.com, “Venison roasts are often labeled tough and boring, which usually leads them to the meat grinder. With the right recipe, these overlooked cuts of venison can be tender and very good table fare.”

So what are you waiting for!? Save these disregarded slabs of meat for a delicious slow cooker recipe that will be ready for you by the end of a long work day. You can find the recipe here as well as 9 other scrumptious deer recipes here.

Also, don’t forget this amazing recipe can be served over buttered noodles, cooked rice, mashed potatoes or bread slices.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Spray a large crock pot with vegetable oil. Add the cream soup, onion soup mix, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley together; whisking until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in the mushrooms.

Place the venison roast into the crock pot and spoon some of the mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours (8 hours on low). If the roast is frozen, cook on high for 8 to 10 hours; or until meat falls apart.

If you don’t have a slow cooker, just bake the roast at 275 degrees for 4 to 5 hours or until tender.