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Louisiana Coastal Cooking

The Bounty of Southeast Louisiana

Season 1 Episode 113

On the final episode of Louisiana Coastal Cooking, we salute the bounty of Southeast Louisiana at the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off in Monroe, where chefs from across the state vie for the title of king or queen. Competitors discuss their culinary creations and the value of seafood to the state. Dishes for the episode include Smoked Catfish Dip, Redfish on the Half Shell, and Red Snapper Tempura Fry.

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Cajun Music Session, Game Bird Pepper Poppers, and St. James Carrots and Andouille with Dirty Rice.
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Cypress tree monitoring, Roasted Quails with Figs and Garlic Sauce, and Blackened Gator Tacos.
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Curried Pumpkin and Corn Bisque with Crawfish and Andouille, Satsuma and Rosemary Olive Oil Cake.
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Oyster shell recycling, Point-au-Chien Tribe Pot Fried Shrimp, Carmo Shrimp and Vegetable Tacos.
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Grand Isle off-bottom oysters, Oysters with Bayou Verde Mignonette, and Peche Fried Oyster Salad
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Oyster industry, Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters, Pascal’s Manale Oyster Bar and seafood dressing.
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Crowd favorite Creole White Beans and Shrimp, Smoked Hog Sandwiches with Slaw, and Couchon de Lait.
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Kayak fishing contest, Spahr’s Tuna Sliders, and Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Rice and Beans.
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Alligator Gar Ball Stew, Redfish Veracruzana alla Ferrara, and John Folse’s Baked Goose Holly Beach.
Sourcing Seafood – Chefs on Boats
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Shrimp and Grits, Nikkei Style Ceviche and GW Fins Swordfish Chop with Black Garlic Bordelaise.
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