Cajun Shrimp & Corn Cake with Chipotle Cream celebrates the south with smoky spices and a burst of flavor from corn and peppers. A perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes PLUS an easy sauce. Layers of subtle smoky spice and cream make a delicious sauce for dipping the shrimp and sopping up with the sweet corn cake. This is the kind of dish that has all the Southern feels when you want to celebrate Mardi Gras or just feel the comfort of the South. Use your local shrimp for the best, fresh flavor. In these parts, we have spot prawns, and they are delicious. I always buy extra…
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Seafood Gumbo is rich and flavorful from creating a dark roux and adding crab, shrimp and spicy andouille sausage. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” ~ Let the good times roll ~ Tender shrimp combines with buttery crab and spicy andouille sausage in a rich, complex base of bell peppers, celery and onion, known as the holy trinity, bay leaves, seafood broth and okra. This Cajun stew is served with white rice and crusty French bread for sopping up the juices. It’s a relatively simple recipe once you have created the perfect roux. The roux takes time but is absolutely essential in creating the most flavorful gumbo. Making a portion of…
