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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Sujon Soren
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Robert Willis
[email protected]I love the addition of the spiced sweet potatoes. They add a nice touch of sweetness to the dish.
Tre Drake
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover crawfish and shrimp.
Liz 13
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time.
Tony Ssemujju
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe again soon!
Persayis Carpenter
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together.
Jein Lollis
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and sweet potatoes.
Dalton Timothy
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy.
Rudro Mollick
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the combination of flavors.
Manish Thapaliya
[email protected]This was my first time making crawfish and shrimp pot, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect.
Jahirul Islam
[email protected]I love how this dish combines different flavors and textures. The crawfish and shrimp are savory and spicy, while the sweet potatoes are sweet and soft.
K Schwan
[email protected]The crawfish and shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sweet potatoes were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Aarif Ullah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again soon.
Arif Siddiqui
[email protected]The sweet potatoes were a great addition to this dish. They added a nice sweetness and texture that balanced out the spicy crawfish and shrimp.
Lukyamuzi Provin
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but the flavor was still great. I'll definitely be making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.
Daud Shah
[email protected]I've tried this recipe multiple times, and it always turns out amazing. The combination of crawfish, shrimp, and sweet potatoes is just perfect.
Simisani Tshuma
[email protected]This crawfish and shrimp pot with spiced sweet potatoes was a hit at my last party! The flavors were incredible, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked.