With the Super Bowl over, us food lovers are looking forward to the next “food holiday.” Fortunately Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is already here!
Traditionally, Mardi Gras reflects the practice of the last night or few days of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.
So to help you get into the spirit, we’ve whipped up a tasty two course meal that should satisfy your taste buds.
Appetizer
Creole Shrimp Veggie Hush Puppys
Prep Time | 10 mins
Cook Time | 10 mins
Serves | 3-4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Manini’s GF Multi-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup yellow Cornmeal mix
- 1 cup cooked Shrimp (chopped)
- 1 T Creole seasoning or find this in store.
- 1 cup vegetables (we used broccoli, celery, carrots, and onions)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup gluten free beer
- 1 bottle of canola, vegetable or olive oil (~45 oz)
Directions
1. Stir together the following in a large bowl.
- 1/2 cup Manini’s GF Multi-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup yellow Cornmeal mix
2. In a new large bowl, combine the following and let stand for 5-7 mins.
- 1 cup cooked Shrimp (chopped)
- 1 T Creole seasoning or find this in store. (add more if you like it hot!)
- 1 cup vegetables (we used broccoli, celery, carrots, and onions)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup gluten free beer
3. Combine the two large bowls together. Roll batter into small balls and place on cutting board or plate.
4. Bring ~4 inches of oil to boil in a pot on the stove.
5. Drop batter batter balls into hot oil and fry for 2 – 2.5 mins or until golden brown.
- TIP: let batter fry and bounce around for at least 60 seconds before making adjustments.
6. Remove hush puppies and place them on a paper towel on a serving plate.
- TIP: for more flavor add salt or creole seasoning immediately after removing them from fryer.
7. Serve and Enjoy!
Main Course
Clam Linguini
Prep Time | 10 mins
Cook Time | 20 mins
Serves | 3-4 people
Ingredients
- 1 package Manini’s Linguini Pasta
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 3 large Tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, optional
- 1 T Oregano
- 1 lb Clams
- 1/2 cup Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Lemon
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine the following and simmer for 3-4 mins.
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 3 large Tomatoes, diced
- 1 T Oregano
- 1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, optional
2. Add clams to sauce, cover saucepan, and cook clams on medium-low for ~10 mins or until they open.
3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5. Add Manini’s Linguini and cook for 3 mins or until al dente. Strain pasta and add to clams in saucepan.
6. Add the following to sauce pan and stir together.
- 1/2 cup Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Lemon
7. Serve & Enjoy!
