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Meet The Fisherman:  Douglas Olander

Meet the Fisherman: Douglas Olander

  • November 27, 2020

For Douglas Olander, owner of Big D’s Seafood in St. Mary Parish, fishing the waters of coastal Louisiana is a way of life. Working alongside his wife Chrystel and their sons, life on the water is a passion and a…

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Whole Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp

  • November 24, 2020

To me, flounder is flat-out the most delectable of all the Gulf finfish.  And for my money, a classic Cajun recipe for stuffed whole flounder with wild-caught, Gulf shrimp is the ultimate dish for someone as seafood-obsessed as me.  Whenever…

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Meet The Fisherman:  Josh Boudreaux

Meet the Fisherman: Josh Boudreaux

  • November 20, 2020

The seafood supply chain from Boat-to-Table starts with the fisherman. Sometimes the catch is sold directly from the docks, and other times, it winds up in the refrigerated case of your neighborhood seafood retailer. Josh Boudreaux is out to add…

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How To Buy Fresh Seafood

  • August 20, 2020

Learn How to Buy Fresh Seafood in this short video from Acadiana Table. Our Boat-To-Table series of stories with Louisiana Direct Seafood is in support of the many hard-working fishing families that make our Louisiana food culture so unique.

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La Fisheries Forward Summit For Commercial Industry

La Fisheries Forward Summit for Commercial Industry

  • February 25, 2020

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG), and the LSU AgCenter will be hosting the Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF) Summit. The event will take place at the…

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2019 Season Opens With Blessing Of The Fleet Ceremonies

2019 season opens with Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies

  • March 15, 2019

Every Spring and Fall, Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies happen throughout Louisiana’s coastal communities. Occurring  for centuries around the world, the ceremonies traditionally feature religious blessings and festivities to help ensure a bountiful and safe fishing season. Open to the public, South…

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Recipe: Vermilion Bay Black Drum Sauté

Recipe: Vermilion Bay Black Drum Sauté

  • November 20, 2018

In the Fall, wild Black Drum fish are landed in the Gulf of Mexico with greater frequency. This simple recipe brings out the mild white fish’s delicious traits. Recipe: Vermilion Bay Black Drum Sauté Ingredients:  Vermilion Bay Sweet Black Drum fillets,…

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