N Awlins Bbq Shrimp A K A Cajun Tofu Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the rice and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium high; stir in 2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and set aside.
• Wrap the tofu in paper towels and set on a plate. Weigh down with a bowl; let drain 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the bell peppers, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the peppers start browning, 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the tofu to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir in the bell peppers, barbecue sauce and scallions. Stir the parsley into the rice; top with the tofu.

Steps:

• Season peeled, deveined and rinsed shrimp with kosher salt; set aside. Combine seasoning ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, combine 1 stick of butter, Worchestershire sauce and seasoning mix. When butter is melted, add garlic and shrimp. Cook 1 minute, moving skillet back and forth (instead of stirring). Add remaining 5T butter. Cook and shake pan for a minute or so, until melted. Add beer and cook one minute longer. Remove from heat. Immediately pour shrimp and sauce in a large bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lots of French bread on the side for dipping into the sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce and beer., Place shrimp in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour barbecue mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve with baguette slices.

Steps:

• Combine butter, olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, liquid smoke, oregano, paprika, and Tabasco sauce. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly; simmer 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp. Turn to high and cook, stirring often about 5 minutes or until shrimp curl and turn pink. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Serve immediately with lots of napkins.