BBQ Shrimp Recipe Quest
Growing up in South Louisiana, I always had fresh, domestic seafood at my fingertips. I absolutely loved fresh shrimp and fresh crawfish but the restaurants and my friends around there tended to fry everything which isn’t so good for the waistline. Well after some searching both online and in the grocery store I learned that I could barbecue shrimp and have a tasty, non-fried shrimp dish. The recipe I created with cajun spices, seasonings, butter, and shrimp was absolutely delicious but Mike had an allergic reaction so I am looking for a new barbecue shrimp dish/recipe. I think the problem was in one of the spices I used but I’m not 100% sure and don’t want to continue experimenting with his health. I’m not too sure how to make a barbecue sauce from scratch that would blend with shrimp so I am looking for ideas from my readers. :)
Continuing on the BBQ shrimp recipe I did make, I would love to submit it to the Great American Seafood Cook off contest. Not sure if you have ever heard of this event so I’ll tell you a little about it. The Great American Seafood Cook Off contest is taking place this weekend, August 2-3, 2008 in New Orleans. The cook off is featuring 5 chefs who are showcasing their favorite domestic, sustainable seafood recipes. It is actually a great way to see some of the top chefs in action and gather some great new recipes to try at home. Additionally, the idea of pointing out quality, domestic seafood is really exciting because you don’t have to worry about how long it has been frozen or what was dumped in the water where it was living. With domestically sustainable seafood since it is fresh and local, there are no worries! I am really excited to see what recipes are showcased and who wins the contest this year. Each of the recipes will be posted on the official cook off site for everyone to try at home. Yummy!
