As the summer heat sets in it can be hard to find food that sounds appealing, but one meal that will keep you cool is Shrimp Ceviche. The refreshing dish is light and bright, so it won’t weight you down. Plus, you won’t have to turn on your oven or stove to cook it since requires no actual heat. Of Peruvian origin, ceviche is fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, which then “cook” the fish.
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There’s a reason why Slap Ya Mama’s Low Sodium blend is so popular! 75 million Americans have hypertension or high blood pressure. That’s a whopping 29 percent! Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and only 48 percent of people with those that suffer have it under control. Many health specialists believe that the reason why hypertension is such a problem in the US is based on our diet.
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A Recipe For Lent and Beyond
Here in Louisiana, Mardi Gras is over and the Lenten season has begun. This season has a curious effect on our diets where meat is not supposed to be eaten, but seafood can be enjoyed. Lent is a religious tradition observed during the 40 days before Easter and is an important period of the year for many Christians, specifically Catholics. It’s a time to pay respect to Jesus’ sacrifices, suffering, life, and death, through both increased mindfulness, prayer and adherence to certain practices.
Here at Slap Ya Mama, we are always exploring cajun recipe ideas with our wide range of delicious cajun seasonings, and seafood dishes are just as much fun. Here is a new delicious Cajun recipe for you and your family to enjoy during Lent. We are sure that you will love it so much you will eat it even after lent!
Spicy Cajun Seafood Casserole
Of course, after Mardi Gras season we are back to work and busier than ever. Here’s a Cajun favorite that is perfect for the Lenten season and easy for these busy days. This recipe includes shrimp, crawfish, and crab meat and blends perfectly with a spicy, cheesy sauce.
Melt butter on medium heat, in large, heavy skillet. Saute the first five ingredients in the butter and Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, until soft. (about 10 minutes) Add seafood, seasoning, parsley, and green onions, and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add soups, half n’ half, and pepper sauce and mix well. Fold in the rice, mixing gently, but well. Transfer to a greased 13×9 inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and cheese Bake at 350 degrees, for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
Do you have a special recipe that you love making during Lent? We would love to know! Post your recipe in the comments below.
Prepare the Slap Ya Mama Red Beans & Rice as directed on the back of the box. Place the cooked Red Beans & Rice into the refrigerator until cold. By having the red beans and rice cold, it helps make the “balls” easier to form. Once the red beans & rice are cold, using your hands, form/mold the red beans and rice into balls that are a little bigger than golf ball size and set aside. Pre-heat your oil to 375 degrees. Crack your egg into a bowl and scramble to create an egg wash. With your fish fry batter in a large bowl, roll your Red Beans & Rice balls in the batter until they are entirely covered with batter. Then dip each ball in your egg wash, covering the ball with egg wash and place back into the fish fry batter and cover again with batter. Carefully drop your red beans and rice balls into the oil and fry for about 4 ½ minutes or until golden brown. You can enjoy them by themselves or you can create our Slap Ya Mama dipping sauce, either way, enjoy.