Mardi Gras Archives - 40 Aprons

Rich bananas foster topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream in a large pan.

Bananas Foster from Brennan’s New Orleans

A rich, dark brown Cajun gumbo roux in a large skillet with a whisk.

Gumbo Roux (Dark Cajun Roux)

Close-up of tender, juicy Cajun shrimp in a large silver skillet.

Cajun Shrimp

Overhead image of a white bowl holding deep reddish brown chicken an sausage gumbo with a mound of white rice in the center.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Overhead view of a large white bowl holding creamy grits topped with pink shrimp, bacon, and mushrooms.

Shrimp and Grits

A pile of blackened shrimp on newspaper next to a dipping cup of remoulade sauce

Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp

Two bowls of creamy, light orange cajun shrimp bisque, with chunks of shrimp and fresh green herbs in the center of each bowl.

Cajun Shrimp Bisque

BBQ shrimp po-boys arranged on a pan with delicious buttery shrimp surrounding them.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Po-Boy

Overhead view of a bowl of BBQ shrimp with crusty bread.

BBQ Shrimp (New Orleans Style)

Overhead photo of a large white bowl holding Instant Pot jambalaya with rice, shrimp, sausage, and veggies.

Instant Pot Jambalaya

White bowl of shrimp and rice gumbo with a silver spoon surrounded by pieces of bread on a grey napkin with a glass of tea on a white countertop

Shrimp Gumbo

Shrimp Etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee

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