Emerils Creole Spice Food

EMERIL'S ESSENCE CREOLE SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

EMERIL'S ESSENCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

EMERIL'S CREOLE SEASONING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme thoroughly in a bowl.
• Store in an airtight container away from light.
• Use within three months.
• Enjoy.

EMERIL'S CREOLE SEASONING (ESSENCE)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

EMERIL'S ESSENCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Blend well.
• Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

EMERIL'S CREOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the bacon grease in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stirring constantly with a heavy wooden spoon, cook until a roux a light brown forms, about 6 minutes.
• Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper and cook over medium heat, until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the garlic, salt, red pepper, and bay leaves, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to color, about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, lemon zest, Worcestershire and Tabasco, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens and reduces by one-quarter in volume, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To serve immediately, add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until cooked through and tender, about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Arrange 1/2 to 3/4 cup long grain white rice in each of 4 to 6 large shallow bowls or on large plates.
• Ladle the shrimp Creole over the rice, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

EMERIL'S ESSENCE CREOLE SEASONING (MAKE YOUR OWN)

Steps:

• 1. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-essence-creole-seasoning-recipe2.html?oc=linkback
• 2. Get all of your individual spices measured out in a bowl for mixing. As this recipe as written it's a tad hot, use less cayenne to vary the heat. I'd suggest using about 1/2 of suggested or even just one teaspoon. Cayenne is an integral part of Cajun/Creole cooking and doesn't just add heat. Cayenne has a flavor all it's own, that does add a level that no other spice has. So at least use some.
• 3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container for future use. You can use old spice containers, Ziploc bags, Tupperware and Glad make small plastic screw on lids etc.
• 4. Of course you can purchase it either at your local grocery store, if they don't have it you can always buy online. I use Cajun Grocer for all of my seafood and Louisiana products. Great prices, fast shipping and there isn't anything they don't carry. Some items may be seasonal. http://www.cajungrocer.com/

EMERIL'S SPICE BLEND RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients (of your choice of spice blend) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Spice blends can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

EMERIL'S CREOLE SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.