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9 Classic Louisiana Shrimp Recipes… Plus 3 More!

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Fresh Louisiana Shrimp

Fresh Louisiana Shrimp

Louisiana Shrimp Are Now in Season… Are You Ready?

You might be wondering exactly what I mean by “shrimp season.” After all, aren’t shrimp available year-round (at least all along the Gulf of Mexico)?

True. Shrimp are available year-round because shrimp freeze so well. But we do, in fact, have shrimp seasons here in Louisiana, and the season for brown shrimp just opened just a few weeks ago.

White Shrimp. Brown Shrimp… Is There a Difference?

Although there are six different species of shrimp in Louisiana waters, over 90% are known as either White Shrimp or Brown Shrimp. There are definite differences in taste between the two, but most folks argue that the difference is negligible. For many classic Louisiana recipes, the two can be used interchangeably.

White shrimp have traditionally been considered the premium large shrimp of Louisiana. Fishermen usually receive slightly more money for white shrimp than any other shrimp. White shrimp are slightly more tender than other shrimp and their shells are slightly softer and easier to peel than other shrimp. Also, large white shrimp do not develop the slight iodine taste that other large shrimp do.

Brown shrimp provide the bulk of Louisiana’s huge production of small shrimp. Differences between brown shrimp and white shrimp, especially in the smaller sizes, are very slight. Brown shrimp are slightly firmer shrimp and when they reach a large size, sometimes develop a slight iodine taste. This may or may not be noticeable to the average palate. But if you grew up eating shrimp regularly like I did, then my guess is that you can definitely tell the difference.

Brown shrimp typically are caught fresh April through February. However, the cooler temperatures we experienced this spring forced The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to postpone opening the season until mid-May.

According to Benjamin Alexander-Bloch of The Times-Picayune, “Young brown shrimp often begin spawning and moving into estuaries to grow in Texas and western Louisiana during February and March and then are most abundantly harvested in May, June and July, depending on environmental conditions. White shrimp mainly spawn in Louisiana estuaries in April and May and are mostly snatched up in August, September, and October…. However, adults of both species are available throughout most of the year. Typically, offshore waters are available for shrimping most of the year, although sections off Louisiana’s coast close between January and March.”

9 Classic Louisiana Shrimp Recipes (plus 3 more!)

Shrimp Étouffée

Here are 9 classic Louisiana shrimp recipes for your cooking and dining enjoyment… plus 3 more! Let me know which ones are your favorites!

  • Classic New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp
  • Boiled Shrimp Louisiana-Style
  • Shrimp Remoulade Salad
  • Shrimp Étouffée
  • Shrimp Creole
  • Shrimp and Grits
  • Shrimp & Okra Gumbo
  • Shrimp Bisque
  • Shrimp Chowder

Three Bonus Recipes

  • Shrimp Masala
  • Garlic Shrimp with Tomatoes, Peppers and Feta over Rice
  • Shrimp Stock

About Jeff Young

Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold.

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Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold. Read More…

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