If there’s a more satisfying meal to make for cool weather, we haven’t found it. Our end result is a vibrant, cayenne-kissed dish that allows all of the ingredients to shine. What Is Traditional Gumbo Made Of? Credit: Southern Living It is typically sprinkled over gumbo after cooking to tighten it up and add an earthy flavor. Gumbo can be prepared up to two days in advancethe flavors will continue to deepen as it rests....

Sweet plump corn and tender potatoes are all cookedand seasonedin this liquid. Learn how to make a Southern shrimp boil. “This is going to be my new go-to forsummer gatherings!” Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle oneSouthern LivingTest Kitchen pro said. What Is A Shrimp Boil? Boils, whether acrawfish boilor shrimp boil, are traditional Southern-style culinary events and social gatherings. Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle...

For a weeknight meal, shrimp cakes are easy but also elevated. Add a peppery kick to coleslaw dressing,deviled eggfilling, or macaroni and cheese. Just remember that a little bit goes a long way. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Both are typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and lemon for a traditional way to showcase fresh seafood. Shape the shrimp cakes as directed, then wrap and refrigerate up to one day ahead....

Learn how to make shrimp cocktail dip, and delight guests at your next party with this old-fashioned favorite. For extra vegetables, consider serving with carrot or radish coins or celery sticks. Can You Make This Dip Ahead of Time? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox To some degree you’re able to make this dip in advancebut not fully. Once the dip is made, it has to be served immediately. bottle)...

Step up your cracker game this year. Pepper jelly and cream cheese on crackers was one of Evans' favorite holiday snacks as a kid. Now, he addspan-fried shrimpfor a fancy upgrade. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke While this fun, flavor-packed party snack may look fancy, it’s remarkably simple to prepare. Theshrimpare pan-fried until just done, 4-6 minutes, and tossed in an herby, lemony dressing....

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These dishes are ideal forweeknight suppers. Get in a low-country frame of mind with this delicious Shrimp Perloo, ready in just 40 minutes. This works beautifully with medium-sized shrimp. Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Ingredients 4thick-cut bacon slices (about 6 oz. Increase heat to medium-high. Add wine, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in stock, rice, and butter; bring to a boil....

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A dish so elegant it doesn’t give away how easy it is to make. This shrimp risotto recipe is nice and springycreamy, tender, and savory all at once. Theshrimphave just a touch of heat to them, as well as a beautiful orange color from the paprika. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood What wine is best for shrimp risotto? Chardonnay or sauvignon blanc work well. What Is the Trick to Perfect Risotto?...

Southerners know this is an essential seafood recipe. Why Do Southerners Love Shrimp Salad? To Southerners, a great shrimp salad recipe is as important as cornbread or gravy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox That’s because there’s very rarely a time when a perfectly-made shrimp salad can’t be deployed. Last-minute lunch for you and a friend? Serve shrimp salad with a fresh salad or fruit salad. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

Shrimp scampi might be retro, but we still love it. This recipe calls for theshrimpto be cooked in two stages to prevent it from overcooking. Try your hand at this classic recipe for shrimp scampi. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Let stand for 15 minutes. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high until sizzling. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes....

The magic of this dish is all in the honey-garlic sauce. Yes, you read that right15 minutes. In this simpleweeknight dinner, the sauce is the real star. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Soy sauce brings the salty factor, while lemon juice cuts the whole thing with a dose of acid. This shrimp would also be delicious served on skewers as a party appetizer. This dish is best served hot out of the pan for the freshest flavor and ideal shrimp texture....

This green, wrinkly, pear-shaped squash is special enough for a holiday dinner. It’s time to give this green, wrinkly, pear-shaped squash a second look. Refrigerate mirlitons in a plastic bag for up to a month. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Where Did Mirlitons Originate? Efforts have been made to reinvigorate mirliton production in New Orleans in the years since. The color will vary based on where you get them....