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Seafood Pirlau Recipe

Inspired by The Blackbird Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

PEI Mussels, Clams, LA Crawfish, NC Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Rice Cake, Spiced Tomato Broth, Toasted Bread (GF)

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Ingredients

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Seafood Pirlau Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

1

Prepare the Seafood

Rinse the mussels and clams under cold water, discarding any that are open. Peel and devein the shrimp, and clean the crawfish if necessary.

2

Cook the Sausage

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

3

Sauté the Aromatics

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

4

Add Spices and Tomatoes

Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper. Mix in the canned diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

5

Add Broth and Rice Cake

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the rice cakes and cook for 10 minutes.

6

Add Seafood

Add the mussels, clams, crawfish, and shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook until the mussels and clams open, about 5-7 minutes.

7

Season and Garnish

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

8

Serve

Ladle the seafood pirlau into bowls and serve with toasted bread on the side.