What makes Louisiana seafood so important to New Orleans Anyone who has grown up in Louisiana can tell you that locals do not just love seafood, we love local seafood. Seafood has always been an important aspect of Louisiana’s heritage, and it is commonly found on the table in local households. The abundance of high […]
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Easy Shrimp Recipes for Shrimp Season One of our Louisiana seafood favorites in season during the summer months is deliciously fresh Gulf Shrimp! Luckily we’re at the beginning of shrimp season right now, so they’re both readily available and at the peak of freshness and flavor. Shrimp are easy to find at seafood markets, grocery stores, and by […]
In case you are thinking about having a spring crawfish boil, like we do here in New Orleans, we thought we’d ask the experts at Deanie’s Seafood Market for tips to be sure your boil is a success. Louis Graff, a boiler at Deanie’s Seafood Market in Bucktown, is the perfect go-to person. Deanie’s Seafood Market […]
Trivia tidbits about Louisiana’s favorite crustacean If you live in New Orleans, or just about anywhere in the United States, you know that crawfish is an important commodity in Louisiana. But aside from how to peel and pinch them, what do you really know about crawfish? Whether you are getting ready to enjoy the Louisiana […]
Enjoy best crawfish in New Orleans It’s Mardi Gras season when we can start to enjoy the weather, get outside with friends, family, and neighbors, and celebrate life! One of our favorite ways to do that is with a crawfish boil, and thankfully the highly anticipated crawfish season in New Orleans has officially begun. Besides being absolutely delicious, there […]
October is National Seafood Month, best for Gulf shrimp, oysters, crab For those looking for the best time of year to enjoy delicious domestic seafood, National Seafood Month officially takes place during October. Congress made this distinction 30 years ago to recognize one of America’s oldest industries. If you are planning to enjoy some of […]
If oysters are available year-round, then what makes oyster season special? The Oyster Season does not work in the way that most would expect of a seasonal delicacy. Oyster are available to be harvested and eaten during any month out of the year. However, it is commonly known that the best time to eat oysters […]
WE COULD EAT BLUE CRABS ALL DAY At Deanie’s Seafood restaurants, the four seasons have always been Shrimp, Crab, Oyster and Crawfish. Although crawfish season is over, summer has been great for shrimp and crab. In the past several weeks Deanie’s has been getting some beautiful fresh Louisiana blue crab, and we couldn’t be more […]
GULF SHRIMP, CRAB, AND MORE IN PEAK SEASON We don’t mind the heat and humidity of summer in New Orleans, because it’s one of our favorite seafood seasons of the year! Living near Gulf waters means that we’re able to indulge in the best-tasting shrimp, blue crabs, and fish available. Crab and shrimp season are […]
DEANIE’S BAYOU SEAFOOD SALAD PERFECT FOR SUMMER The warmer weather is upon us, which means that summer is rapidly approaching. We’re used to our summer heat, plus we’re excited because the start of shrimp season is almost here! We love ’em boiled, fried, barbecued or in soups and stews. Gulf shrimp are also absolutely fantastic […]
Best Crawfish in New Orleans at Deanie’s Crawfish season is in full swing, and Pinch A Palooza on April 22 (noon to 8pm) will celebrate all things crawfish! Our dishes are carefully crafted from scratch using the freshest ingredients and authentic family recipes. You can try a variety of dishes at Pinch A Palooza Festival […]
Time is now for best crawfish in New Orleans The long awaited and highly anticipated crawfish season is here! Many mudbug lovers in Louisiana counted down the days until they could find crawfish, but an unpredictable period of cold weather delayed the start of the crawfish season, which affected both restaurants, seafood markets, and consumers […]
Enjoy best crawfish in New Orleans Spring is a time when we can start to enjoy the weather, get outside with friends, family, and neighbors, and celebrate life! One of our favorite ways to do that is with a crawfish boil, and thankfully the highly anticipated crawfish season in New Orleans has officially begun. Besides being absolutely delicious, there […]
Are raw oysters safe to eat? Right now is the best time to enjoy Gulf oysters. Although we love them fried and charbroiled, we’re also partial to a tray of ice-cold raw oysters on the half shell. Of over 150 varieties of oysters harvested and sold in North America, 70% of oysters produced in the […]
Enjoying Louisiana Seafood at its peak No matter what time of year, Louisiana Seafood is always in season! From the health benefits of seafood, to the easy accessibility of seafood recipes, to its versality in dishes, you can always find a reason to eat more seafood. Eating local means you’ll enjoy seafood at the peak […]
Enjoy Best tasting gulf oysters now Who else has been counting down the days until peak oyster season? We love them raw, fried, or charbroiled, and there’s no better time to eat them than right now. But there are more reasons to consume these bivalves than just seasonal availbility. Not only are Gulf oysters absolutely […]
Supporting Gulf Seafood Industry From Gulf shrimp, to blue crabs, to local favorites like catfish or flounder — enjoying Louisiana seafood is a beloved part of the culture here. Consumers can pick up most anything from a neighborhood grocery store, farmers market, seafood market, or even online. Many seafood lovers may be eating even more […]
Gulf Seafood is best and freshest catch In Louisiana, we always have a reason for celebrating… so naturally we’re thrilled that October is National Seafood Month! Whether you love Gulf shrimp, oysters, Louisiana blue crabs, or fish like flounder, grouper, or catfish, this is the prime time to enjoy the best catch available. With so […]
Enjoy Gulf Flounder Peak Season In Louisiana, we can enjoy local seafood pretty much any time during the year. Among the many types of fish in the Gulf of Mexico, such as grouper, redfish, snapper and tuna, grouper is a lean, moist fish with mild flavor, firm texture and large flakes. Gulf flounder are flatfish […]
Guide to Seafood in Season from Gulf Shrimp to Crabs Summertime is officially here in the Crescent City, and that means people are talking about two things: Hot and humid weather, and what seafood is in season! Being in such close proximity to the Gulf waters means that we’re eating a lot of gulf shrimp, […]
Easy Shrimp Recipes highlight Gulf Shrimp in Season During the summer months, one of our favorite local seafoods to enjoy are deliciously fresh Gulf Shrimp. With the 2017 Louisiana spring shrimp season opening just last week, they’re both readily available and at the peak of freshness and flavor. Look for the “Wild Louisiana Seafood” stamp […]
It’s Crawfish season in Louisiana Here at Deanie’s Seafood, we’ve been eating Cajun crawfish for over 50 years. The history of Louisiana crawfish is an important part of our culture, and something that we proudly treasure. With Mardi Gras in full swing, there are crawfish boils to be found in practically every neighborhood, as well as every seafood […]
Crawfish Have Health Benefits It’s crawfish season in Louisiana, which means it’s time for the traditional crawfish boil. Besides being great to eat, Louisiana’s favorite crustacean and a staple of Southern cuisine, there are some impressive health benefits of crawfish. Low in calories, Louisiana Wild crawfish are a low-fat source of protein, essential vitamins […]
Mardi Gras Season Means crawfish, blue crab & oysters Winter time in this region means milder weather, Mardi Gras, and of course some of the best Louisiana seafood the gulf has to offer! Eating local seafood in season means you’ll enjoy it at the peak of freshness. Louisiana is the largest commercial fishery in […]