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Cajun Seafood Gumbo

  • December 16, 2020

The very first spoonful of this soul-satisfying brew is the essence of the fall season in Cajun country. With bold flavors of Louisiana seafood (oysters, shrimp, and crab) harvested from nearby Gulf waters and crawfish from inland ponds, it is…

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Meet The Fisherman:  Pete Gerica

Meet the Fisherman: Pete Gerica

  • December 4, 2020

Pete Gerica has seen it all. As a hard-working, third-generation fisherman making a living off the waters of coastal Louisiana, Pete has weathered storms, oil spills, overfishing, foreign imports, governmental regulations, and a pandemic. But he is a survivor, and…

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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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Garlic Shrimp Crostini

  • November 9, 2020

By George Graham, of Acadiana Table: As the Louisiana shrimp season kicks into high gear, I’m craving all things shrimp.  Sometimes I feel like a character in the movie Forrest Gump as I reel off my favorite Cajun recipes: shrimp…

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Meet The Fisherman:  Al & Cheryl Granger

Meet the Fisherman: Al & Cheryl Granger

  • November 7, 2020

By George Graham, Acadiana Table: Cheryl Granger is a ball of energy and an outspoken cheerleader for Louisiana’s seafood industry. I first met Cheryl on the back carport of her home in Maurice, LA, where she sets up shop to…

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MEET THE FISHERMAN: ACY COOPER, JR.

MEET THE FISHERMAN: ACY COOPER, JR.

  • October 9, 2020

Acy Cooper, Jr. is a shrimper, a third-generation shrimper, to be exact. At the age of 15, Acy began making a living on the waters of Plaquemines Parish along coastal Louisiana. Now, over 35 years later, he continues to bring…

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Meet The Fisherman:  The Portier Family

Meet The Fisherman: The Portier Family

  • September 14, 2020

After the hurricane, Louisiana fishing families like the Portiers are back on the water, bringing their fresh catch to sell. Now more than ever, Louisiana fishermen need your help. With restaurant sales curtailed due to social distancing restrictions, selling direct…

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