Ralph’s Platter Recipe
Jumbo shrimp, stuffed shrimp, crab cake, soft shell crab, oysters, catfish fillet, a cup of gumbo, fries and hushpuppies. (Sorry, no substitutions)
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Gumbo
Sides
Method
Seafood Preparation
- 1
Prepare Jumbo Shrimp
Clean the jumbo shrimp by removing the shell and deveining them. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Stuffed Shrimp
Prepare the stuffed shrimp by filling them with a mixture of crab meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. Bake or fry until golden brown.
- 3
Cook Crab Cakes
Heat oil in a pan and cook the crab cakes until they are golden on both sides. Keep warm.
- 4
Prepare Soft Shell Crab
Clean the soft shell crabs and season them. Fry in hot oil until crispy.
- 5
- 6
Cook Catfish Fillet
Batter and fry the catfish fillets until they are crispy and cooked through.
Gumbo Preparation
- 7
Make the Roux
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour gradually, stirring constantly until the mixture is dark brown.
- 8
- 9
Add Other Ingredients
Stir in the andouille sausage, okra, diced tomatoes, shrimp stock, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 10
Simmer
Reduce heat and let the gumbo simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sides Preparation
- 11
Prepare French Fries
Cut the potatoes into fry shapes, rinse with cold water, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- 12
Prepare Hushpuppies
Mix cornmeal, flour, onion, and buttermilk to form a batter. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden.
