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QUICK INDEX TO "SEAFOOD" RECIPES
Press "S" for the SEARCH menu and when prompted for what you
want done, type the recipe number exactly as listed to the
left of title and hit " ENTER " key twice.
1* FRESH STUFFED CRABS
2* CRAB AND EGGPLANT DRESSING
3* DEVILED CRABS
4* CRAWFISH PIE FILLING
5* CRAWFISH JAMBALAYA
6* CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
7* OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKES
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1*
FRESH STUFFED CRABS
1 doz. fresh crabs 4 stalks celery, chopped
Wesson oil Pepperidge Farm Dressing
1 onion parsley
1/2 bell pepper red pepper and salt to taste
4 cloves garlic 1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Boil crabs in black pepper seasoned water around 30 minutes.
Cool. Pry crabs open with a knife. Remove all white meat and
a little crab fat. Set aside.
Scrub shells in clean water. Drop in boiling water with a
pinch of soda for about 20 minutes. Cool shells before adding
stuffing.
Saute chopped onion, green pepper, garlic and celery in
Wesson oil for about 5 minutes. Add crabmeat and brown. Add a
little butter, crab fat and water to moisten. Then add red
pepper, salt, Kitchen Bouquet (this will turn it slightly
brown). Cover and simmer 30 minutes (or until water is
absorbed). Mix with dry dressing and stuff the shells. Top with
bread crumbs. Bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Can be
frozen but omit crumbs on top. You can also refrigerate over
night and then bake.
Note: Included in "CAJUN COOKING FUN" is a chapter on making
your very own seasoning blends.
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2*
CRAB AND EGGPLANT DRESSING
4 large eggplants 2 stalks celery, chopped
2 Tbsp. bacon fat 2 lb. (lump) crabmeat or
2 large onions fresh shrimp
1/2 cup FRESHLY grated Salt and red pepper to
Romano cheese taste
2 large onions 1 large bell pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs
Peel and cube eggplants. Soak in cold salted water. Drain and
cook in large Dutch oven in bacon fat for 1 hour over medium
heat; then add salt, red pepper, onions, bell pepper and
celery. Continue cooking until thoroughly done. We use a potato
masher to break up eggplant while cooking. If using fresh
shrimp, cook additional 10 minutes. If lump crabmeat (or ham)
is used, stir in without cooking. Add enough seasoned bread
crumbs to absorb liquid. Stir in 1/2 cup Romano cheese (Grated
cheese refrigerates well in jar). Place in 2 quart casserole
and top lightly with more crumbs and cheese. Bake at 350
degrees for 30 minutes. Hungry? Enjoy.
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3*
DEVILED CRABS
1 cup fresh parsley, Pinch of marjoram
chopped fine Tabasco sauce
1 whole bell pepper Pinch of black pepper
2 cups celery Salt
3-4 green onions,with tops Red pepper
Pinch of sweet basil Whipped butter
Saute in a generous amount of whipped butter. Cook until
onions are clear and the celery is crunchy, but NOT brown.
Turn heat off.
2 lbs. crabmeat 3-4 boiled eggs
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs Half & Half cream
Add crabmeat. Mix well. Add 1 1/2 cups homemade bread crumbs.
Then add the 3 or 4 finely grated hard-boiled eggs; add Half &
Half to this mixture to moisten. Bake in shells in a 350 degree
oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serves 6-8 happy guests.
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4*
CRAWFISH PIE FILLING
3 lbs. crawfish tails 1 bunch parsley
2 sticks margarine 1 cup celery
1/2 cup flour 3 Tbsp tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped Salt, cayenne, black pepper to
2 cloves garlic taste
1 green pepper, chopped 1 recipe flaky French pastry
2 bunches shallots, chopped
(keep tops separate)
Melt margarine. Add flour and brown lightly. Add garlic,
onions, shallots (bottoms), green pepper, celery, and tomato
sauce. Cover and fry about 1 hour. Stir frequently to keep from
sticking. Add 3 cups water and simmer for several hours. If
mixture thicken too much, add more water. Mixture should be
creamy and thick when tails and fat are added. Cook 15 minutes
or until tails are tender. If mixture thins after above step,
thicken by adding 2 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with water to a
creamy consistency. Add onion tops and parsley. The mixture is
now ready for pie shell. It may also be served over steaming
rice for Etouffee.
Prepare pie shell using Flaky French pastry recipe. Pour
filling over bottom crust. Cover with another layer of dough.
Cut slits in top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake for another 12 to 15
minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6.
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5*
CRAWFISH JAMBALAYA
1 lb. peeled crawfish 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
4 cups cooked rice 1 stick margarine
2 Tbsp. crawfish fat 1 cup green onion
4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp. parsley
1 cup chopped onion Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped celery Cayenne pepper
Saute bell pepper, garlic, chopped onion and celery in the
margarine in an iron pot. Add crawfish fat and season highly.
Cook uncovered, for 40 minutes over low heat. Add the peeled
crawfish tails and cook another 10 minutes. Add green onions
and rice , mixing well, and steam for 5 minutes prior to
serving. (If it seems a bit dry, add more margarine.)
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6*
CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
1 lb. peeled crawfish tails Green onion tops, chopped
Crawfish fat Parsley, chopped
1 or 1 1/2 sticks butter Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 Tbsp. flour 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 med. onion, chopped fine 2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1Tbsp. bell pepper, chopped fine
fine
Melt butter in skillet. Add flour and stir until blended. Add
the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic and simmer until tender.
Add crawfish fat, cooking about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add
crawfish tails and cover, cooking on low for 15-20 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste,
plus green onion tops and parsley. Cover and simmer a while
until seasonings blend. Serve over rice.
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7*
OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKES
6 artichokes 6 thin slices lemon with
6 doz. oysters dash of paprika
1 pt. oyster liquor; more 1/2 cup parsley, chopped fine
if necessary Pinch of thyme
3 Tbsp. flour Salt and cayenne to taste
1/3 cups shallots, finely 1 large clove garlic, crushed
chopped
Boil the artichokes. Remove hearts and slice thinly; scrape
the leaves. Put into a buttered casserole. This may be done
early and refrigerated until needed. Melt butter in heavy
iron pan over low heat, then stir flour in slowly. Add
shallots and cook until soft. Add oyster liquor, herbs and
seasonings and simmer for 20 minutes. Add oysters and cook
slowly 4 or 5 minutes, until the edges curl. Pour mixture
over the artichokes in the casserole, and put lemon slices
over all. Bake in preheated oven until very hot. Garnish
with a few artichoke leaves around the edge if desired.
Note: Cajun Cooking Fun includes a whole new chapter on Gumbos
with 20 mouth watering recipes that are sure to please.
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