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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Why we serve Certified Authentic Wild Louisiana Seafood Louisiana is known for our delicious seafood, but where does it all come from? One way to be sure of the quality of your seafood dish is to check to see if the product you are buying or menu you’ve selected it from has the Authentic Louisiana […]
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 […]
Cook with Gulf Shrimp and Louisiana Seafood Enjoying seafood is definitely an important part of American culinary culture, from shrimp to crab to fish and everything in between. And rightly so. Not only is seafood plentiful and good for you, it’s absolutely delicious! At home seafood consumption is up, which means that more people are […]
Rice paddys and crawfish farms go together like rice and étouffée Agriculture is the practice of breeding, rearing, and harvesting fish, shellfish, plants, algae and other organisms in all types of water environments. On the East Coast, paddy fields and mangrove fields are converted into shrimp farms, while the West Coast, which protects mangrove fields, […]
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 […]
Why Eat Domestic Louisiana Seafood? What is sustainable seafood and why is it so important to support a sustainable U.S. seafood industry? As consumers, we can make deliberate decisions to prevent further breaking of our oceans’ boundaries. Consumer demand for specific types of seafood like shrimp haven’t always been supplied in perfect symmetry by our […]
Fish is complete source of protein, Omega 3s, essential minerals There are many reasons why seafood is good for you. Fish is a healthy lean protein option with very little saturated fat. Seafood is generally low in cholesterol and rich in vitamins and minerals including iodine, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B. There’s also this little-known fact: […]
Deanie’s is serving gulf crab through temporary season closure The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has instituted a 30-day ban on commercial crabbing due to a decline in the Louisiana blue crab population from overfishing. A year-round ban also began Jan. 1 on commercial harvest of immature female blue crabs, except for those being held […]
The Global Effects of Eating Local For seafood lovers, there’s really nothing better than a fresh, perfectly prepared catch. From crabs, to Gulf shrimp, to crawfish, to flounder — enjoying seafood is definitely a beloved part of the culture here in Louisiana. Consumers have a lot of options when they shop for seafood these days. […]
What is a culture of sustainability and why is it so important to support a sustainable U.S. seafood industry? A recent TEDx talk describes sustainability as “making deliberate decisions to prevent further breaking of our oceans’ boundaries.” Consumer demand for specific types of seafood, like shrimp, haven’t always been supplied in perfect symmetry by our […]
In 2010, after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig caused 4.9 million barrels of oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, BP vowed to clean up the mess for which they were responsible. Apart from removing oil from the Gulf, BP allotted money to be used for a PR campaign that would […]
There’s a saying by some Texas newcomers, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.” Well, I’m from Texas and my saying goes a bit different: “I wasn’t born a Cajun, but I married one as fast as I could.” And nothing makes me think more lovingly about my […]
Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants are proud to support wild, sustainable domestic seafood and the Louisiana fishing industry. As a participant of the Louisiana Wild Seafood Certification Program (LWSCP), Deanie’s was invited to take part in “Catch Louisiana,” featuring New York Times journalist and James Beard award-winning author Paul Greenberg, an event discussing issues of seafood sustainability. […]
Aug. 1, 2014–The idea of sustainability is getting more attention as restaurants and other businesses make sustainable sourcing of seafood a priority. Seafood harvested in the United States under goes a rigorous management process to ensure the seafood you eat in your home or restaurant will be available for generations to come. Sustainability also plays a […]
NEW ORLEANS—April 3, 2014—Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants and Seafood Market announces it is the first restaurant and seafood market in the Greater New Orleans region to have earned Louisiana Wild Seafood Certification, guaranteeing our customers and patrons that the seafood they enjoy is natural, sustainable and sourced from Louisiana waters. The voluntary Louisiana Seafood Certification Program […]