Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDons Seafood - LafayetteSeafood Combo Recipe

Seafood Combo Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Fried stuffed shrimp, catfish, shrimp, oysters, & shrimp étouffée.

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Ingredients

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Fried Stuffed Shrimp

Catfish

Fried Shrimp

Fried Oysters

Shrimp Étouffée

Method

Fried Stuffed Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare Shrimp

    Peel and devein the large shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a shallow cut along the back of each shrimp for stuffing.

  2. 2

    Make Filling

    In a bowl, mix cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Stuff Shrimp

    Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each shrimp. Press the sides to seal and coat with egg wash, then roll in bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry Shrimp

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the stuffed shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Catfish

  1. 5

    Prepare Catfish

    Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 6

    Coat Catfish

    In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each catfish fillet in the mixture until well coated.

  3. 7

    Fry Catfish

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the catfish for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Fried Shrimp

  1. 8

    Prepare Shrimp

    Peel and devein the large shrimp, leaving tails intact.

  2. 9

    Coat Shrimp

    In a bowl, mix flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Dredge the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.

  3. 10

    Fry Shrimp

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Fried Oysters

  1. 11

    Prepare Oysters

    Rinse oysters under cold water and drain.

  2. 12

    Coat Oysters

    In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the oysters in the mixture until well coated.

  3. 13

    Fry Oysters

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the oysters for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Shrimp Étouffée

  1. 14

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 15

    Add Garlic & Tomato Paste

    Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 16

    Add Broth & Seasoning

    Pour in chicken broth, add Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 17

    Add Shrimp

    Add the large shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  5. 18

    Serve

    Serve the shrimp étouffée over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

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