Best Susan Spicers Classic Nawlins Remoulade Recipes

CLASSIC N'AWLINS REMOULADE

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Categories Mustard

Yield makes about 2 cups or 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped celery heart
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion

Steps:

Whisk the onion, garlic, mustard, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, horseradish, and salt and pepper, to taste, together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, then stir in the chopped celery, parsley, and scallion. This dressing will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

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The best crab cakes are freshly made and cooked in your skillet just until crunchy on the outside. The remoulade sauce is inspired by New Orleans cooking, and you can adjust the spice levels with more or less horseradish and Louisiana-style hot sauce. Crisp French fries make a great side, but you can go lighter with marinated green bean salad.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

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Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

8 Ball Park® Hamburger Buns
1 tablespoon butter, melted, or more as needed
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons minced red onion
½ tablespoon minced Italian parsley
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, picked clean
2 cups fine bread or cracker crumbs, divided
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Trimmings to include lettuce, tomato and onion, as desired, plus lemon wedges

Steps:

To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Cover and hold in refrigerator.
To make crab cakes, combine mayonnaise, egg, red onion and parsley in a large bowl, stirring well with a fork.
Add crab, 1 cup bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Stir until combined; the mixture will be fairly loose and wet.
Shape mixture into 8 patties of equal size. Coat each patty in remaining bread crumbs to make a crust.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook patties for about 8 minutes, turning just once about halfway through cooking, just until uniformly golden brown.
Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns with melted butter and toast at 400 degrees F just until they begin to brown at edges.
To serve, place patty on each bun, top with remoulade sauce and desired trimmings. Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges on the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1440.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CLASSIC N'AWLINS SHRIMP BOIL

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No self-respecting resident of Louisiana will need this recipe! Everyone in this state has his or her own method (complete with secret ingredients-I know one guy who uses Tang, the powdered orange drink) for boiling shrimp, crab, and crayfish. For outsiders, here's a brief rundown of the basics. Start with the freshest, sweetest shrimp available. I love to add spicy sausage and potatoes to the pot, but by all means, omit or add what you like (even Tang). The peeling process may throw some people off, but that's part of the fun. This recipe calls for 2 pounds of shrimp, so you can get a feel for it before you move up to the more common 20-pound party batch. If you can get your hands on some crabs or crayfish, you will need to go a bit stronger on the seasoning and the cooking time, as those hard shells need more spice and more time to absorb the other flavors.

Yield makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 small bags "crab boil," or 4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
10 whole cloves
8 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 tablespoon salt
2 lemons, cut in half
1 tablespoon cayenne, or as much as you can stand
2 garlic bulbs, cut in half horizontally
1 onion, quartered
1 pound small potatoes, such as red bliss or Yukon gold
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into 8 pieces
2 pounds medium or large whole fresh shrimp

Steps:

If you're not using the commercial crab boil, wrap the seasonings in cheesecloth and use kitchen twine to secure the bundle. Place the spices, 1 gallon water, salt, lemons, cayenne, garlic, onion, and potatoes in a large pot (squeeze the lemons over the water as you throw them in), and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer at least 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are just about cooked through. Return the heat to boiling and add the sausage and shrimp. Cook for 5-7 more minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through (they will turn bright pink).
Drain the pot carefully, to serve hot or at room temperature. Remove the cheesecloth bag and lemons, if desired, and then serve the shrimp, garlic, sausage, and potatoes in a large bowl, or just dump them out on a table covered with newspaper and get peeling! If you are using the shrimp for salad or another recipe, cool it completely, then peel and refrigerate until ready to use.