CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP POT WITH SPICED SWEET POTATOES
Plentiful throughout the Gulf Coast, crawfish and shrimp are Choctaw staples and traditional seasonings like filé, the spice ground from dried sassafras bark, and spicy chiles are a perfect accompaniment. Here, the crustaceans rest on a bed of spicy sweet potatoes, in a dish that calls back to traditional feasts and community gatherings. The sassafras adds a grassy, slightly sour note, and the berries bring more color and tang. You can vary the shellfish depending on the season and your locale in this festive dish, which is easily doubled to serve a crowd.
Provided by Sean Sherman
Categories seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the red-pepper flakes, salt and 3 quarts water to a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the crawfish and shrimp, return to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the shellfish is deep red, about 10 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the sweet potato, chile powder, filé powder and 2 cups of the shellfish cooking water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the blackberries and sliced greens and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Using the back of a fork or the tip of a wooden spoon, mash the blackberries gently and season the mixture to taste with coarse sea salt and red-pepper flakes.
- Spoon the vegetables onto individual plates or a large platter. Strain the crawfish and shrimp mixture, then arrange the cooked shellfish on top of the vegetables. Garnish with the reserved leaves.
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Mst. Jomila
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I had to add some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.
Evander Claye
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The crawfish and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were very flavorful.
Professor Bandetti
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it.
Furqan Husain
[email protected]I love this recipe! The crawfish and shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the potatoes are so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
ISLAM ZINDABAAD
[email protected]This was my first time cooking crawfish and shrimp, and this recipe made it so easy! The dish was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Tumwine nobert
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crawfish and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were very flavorful.
Mdwazib Mia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the potatoes were a bit undercooked. Other than that, the dish was delicious.
Daria nituica
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The crawfish and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were very flavorful.
Mane Manet
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this dish. The flavors were great and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.
Onos Diamond
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crawfish and shrimp, and the potatoes were a great addition.
Shirley Guyton
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors were amazing and the potatoes were the perfect side dish.
Ben Senatro
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The crawfish and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were so flavorful.
Szilvia Szil√°gyi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The crawfish and shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali SHZ
[email protected]This crawfish and shrimp pot with spiced sweet potatoes was an absolute delight! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked.