today's catch, 5-14-09

Hey y'all, I've been clamming in Seaside and getting some Big Fatty's

check um out

Sweet hearts Seafood Gumbo

Sweet Hearts Seafood Gumbo

By Mitch Mayhue (c) 2008

1/2-1 onion, finely chopped

2-3 cloves elephant garlic, finely chopped

2-3 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 bell pepper, cut long strips then in half

2-3 red potatoes, chunked

1 can Italian stewed tomatoes

1 beef smoked polish sausage, cut into rounds

2lbs steamer clams, hole in the shell, rinsed

1lb small shrimp, raw, shucked

1-2 pats butter or some cooking oil

1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning

pinch cyan pepper

2 tsp. brown sugar1 tsp. red wine vinegar

1/4 tsp. liquid crab boil

1 tbls lime zestjuice of 1 lime

To start:

butter or oil a large chicken pan or 4 to 6 qr. pot, add:

1/2-1 onion, finely chopped

2-3 cloves elephant garlic, finely chopped

2-3 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 bell pepper, cut long strips then in half

2-3 red potatoes, chunked

1 beef smoked polish sausage, cut into rounds

Cook on medium high till vegetables are starting to soften,

turn heat down to medium and add:

1 can Italian stewed tomatoes

2lbs steamer clams, hole in the shell, rinsed

1lb small shrimp, raw, shucked

1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning

pinch cyan pepper

2 tsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. red wine vinegar

1/4 tsp. liquid crab boil

1 tbs lime zest & juice of 1 lime

Simmer, covered, for about 20-40 min. Stirring occasionally. enjoy

More recopies to come.