Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne

Nashville Chicken Tacos

I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of their popular dairy products. I absolutely love their Mediterranean-style Labne Spread and Dip, which is is a centuries old Mediterranean style spreadable kefir cheese. It has a distinctive tangy flavor and is smoother and thicker than yogurt. and it has a lovely creamy texture with a slight tang that pairs perfectly with spicy dishes.

Karoun Dairies Labne

Since I’m now in San Antonio TX I am obviously obsessed with all things Tex-Mex and spicy food, so I decided to make these Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos for the contest. And I’m so glad I did!!

Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They’re made with juicy chicken thighs that are marinated in the labne, along with Nashville hot sauce and Nashville chicken seasoning for a few hours.

Nashville Chicken Tacos

Then they are grilled to perfection, and drizzled with more hot sauce, fresh lime, shredded Mexican cheese, cilantro and a generous dollop of labne on top, all assembled in a warm, toasted, buttery tortilla that will melt in your mouth!

Nashville Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4-6

Serving Size: 1-2 tacos

Spicy, creamy, crunchy, tangy and totally satisfying! These Nashville Chicken Tacos will tantalize your tastebuds and you'll never be the same, I promise!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, sliced into strips or bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup Karoun Dairies Original Labne Sauce + Dip, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Fresh limes
  • 6 butter flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Add buttermilk, labne, and chicken to a large freezer bag.
  2. Mix together the hot sauce and spices in a separate bowl, reserving extra for garnish.
  3. Add the Nashville hot sauce to the chicken in the bag and toss well to coat the chicken.
  4. Place in the fridge for a few hours to soak up the marinade and tenderize the chicken.
  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the bag, shaking off excess marinade and transfer to a large clean plate.
  6. Heat oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large skillet or grill pan; cook 8-12 minutes until chicken is nicely browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  7. Prepare toppings by chopping the cilantro, slicing limes and getting the Mexican cheese ready.
  8. Heat the tortillas in a sauté pan over medium heat until lightly browned and warmed through.
  9. Make the tacos by topping the warmed tortillas with the spicy Nashville chicken, additional Nashville hot sauce, shredded cheese, a drizzle of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of labne topped with additional Nashville hot seasoning, if desired.
  10. Devour. Repeat!
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Nashville Chicken Tacos

Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Sweet Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad using their awesome Asian Fusion Sweet Spicy Rub and Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot sauce.

Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

This dish is an absolute flavor bomb!!! Featuring spicy grilled shrimp, served over rice noodles sauteed with baby kale and cilantro bathed in a sweet chili sauce.

spice rub on shrimp

First I sprinkled the spice rub on the shrimp and let it sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. I grilled the shrimp in a grill pan for about 5 minutes until the shrimp were cooked through and had nice grill marks.

sauteed shrimp noodles and kale

Then I sautéed the Shirataki noodles with the Sweet Chili Sauce, kale and cilantro for about 5 minutes or so until the kale was wilted.

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

To serve I added some pomegranate seeds for some juicy fruity flavor, and some chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch, and additional cilantro and chopped chives for garnish.

Serious Foodie Sauces and Rubs

Serious Foodie, based in St Pete Florida,  has a great line of other sauces and rubs too. They created each of their sauces and rubs based on places they have traveled to; featuring the flavors and ingredients from the regions and from the chefs that have shared their secrets with them. You can find their product at over 500 stores in the U.S and online! Check out their website for more info and great ideas for more recipes!

Sweet Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Sooooo easy and so delish… only serious foodies will understand!

Spicy + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4

The dish is an absolute flavor bomb featuring spicy grilled shrimp, served over rice noodles sauteed with baby kale and cilantro bathed in the sweet chili sauce. 

To serve top with pomegranate seeds for juicy, fruity flavor, chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch, additional cilantro and chopped chives for garnish. 

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Serious Foodie Spice rub
  • 1 package Shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Serious Foodie Sweet Chile Sauce
  • 2 handfuls baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives

Instructions

  1. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle Serious Foodie rub on the shrimp and cook on the grill for 6 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add shirataki noodles, stir fry for a minute.
  4. Add the Serious Foodie Sweet Chile Sauce and stir to coat.
  5. Mix in the baby kale and 1 tablespoon of cilantro and cook until the kale is slightly wilted.
  6. Stir the shrimp back in to the noodle mixture and add additional sauce if desired.
  7. Serve on a platter and garnish with additional cilantro, macadamia nuts, pomegranate arils, and minced chives.

Notes

Feel free to sub glass noodles, rice noodles, soba noodle or spaghetti in place of the Shirataki noodles. You can also serve over quinoa or brown or white rice too!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/11/sweet-and-spicy-shrimp-noodle-salad/

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Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Happy Friday friends! I can’t believe this Summer has flown by and we are almost going into Labor Day! Speaking of, I was thinking of some fun appetizers and things to make for the occasion and wanted to try making something with this Kalbi Korean BBQ sauce I received from Lucky Foods for their #Blogger #Recipe challenge.

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Kalbi Sauce is a traditional Korean BBQ Marinade and staple in Korean cooking. It has a combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a little extra zingy kick of ginger and sweetness from pineapple juice. It’s often used to marinate short ribs but also good on steak and ground beef.

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

These Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas are so delicious..and easy to make too! They are the perfect mashup of Korean + BBQ + Taco flavors all in one bite. The homemade tostada shells are baked until crispy and golden brown and  then topped with ground beef sautéed with Kalbi BBQ sauce, Gochujang chili paste, green onions and charred corn, then topped with lots of shredded Mexican blend cheese with more corn, green onions and crispy fried onions for extra crunch!

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

And because this sauce is so versatile and tastes great you can also use it with short ribs or steak, shredded or grilled chicken and pork… or try tofu, seitan or meatless chicken if you are #vegan/#vegetarian and play with the toppings! Any way you make them I guarantee they’ll be amazing…they’re like crunchy deconstructed Korean BBQ tacos with ALL THE FEELS 🙂

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Bet you can’t eat just one!

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

 

Have a great weekend and Labor Day holiday 🙂

Kalbi BBQ Beef Tostadas

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2 tostadas

These Kalbi BBQ Beef Tostadas are the perfect mashup of Korean flavors! The tostada shells are baked and ready in only 15 minutes and then topped with savory BBQ beef, green onions and charred corn with some crispy fried onions and Kimchi Gochujang for extra crunch and a kick of heat!

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh or frozen, defrosted)
  • 2 tablespoons Lucky Foods Gochujang Chili Paste
  • 1/4 cup Lucky Foods Kalbi BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Extra corn, for garnish
  • Extra green onions, for garnish
  • Crispy fried onions, for garnish
  • Kalbi BBQ sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Make the tostadas:
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray two large baking sheets with cooking spray.
  3. Lightly spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and place in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Lightly season with salt.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with sea salt and let cool for a few minutes; set aside.
  5. Make the Kalbi BBQ Beef:
  6. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat.
  7. Add the ground beef and half the green onions; season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to the pan.
  8. Stir in half the cooked corn kernels and cook for another minute.
  9. Add the Gochujang chili paste and Kalbi BBQ sauce and stir together until heated through.
  10. To serve:
  11. Top the tostadas with the BBQ beef mixture, shredded cheese, additional corn, green onions and crispy fried onions. Drizzle with extra Kalbi Bbq sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

These are so delicious and the BBQ sauce actually goes with any protein so feel free to sub shredded chicken, or pork, or even tofu!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/08/korean-bbq-beef-tostadas/

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

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Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I was recently invited to participate in another great blogger recipe challenge– this time for Lucky Foods, a family-owned business and premiere Asian food brand. For the contest, I decided to make some Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps made with two of their popular sauces – Gochujang chili paste and Kimchi Mayo.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These delicious spicy chicken lettuce wraps are full of flavor, light on carbs and the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy, crunchy and creamy all in one bite! The gochujang chili paste gives it a nice kick of heat and the kimchi mayo rounds out the flavor with some creamy tangy goodness to top it all off.

Lucky Foods Gochujang

Gochujang is a Korean chili pepper paste made from fermented red chili peppers and it has a nice spicy bite with a subtle sweetness and umami flavor from the fermented soybeans.. It’s great on noodles, in fried rice, as a marinade, or drizzling on soups, stews and salad bowls.

Lucky Foods Kimchi Mayo

Their Kimchi mayo is also a delicious condiment made with spicy fermented kimchi (cabbage) and vegan mayonnaise.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

First I sautéed some fresh garlic, sliced scallions and ginger over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Then I increased the heat to medium high and added the diced chicken and zucchini and sprinkled with sesame seeds and some salt and pepper, sautéing for about 4 minutes until browned.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To make the spicy sauce, I whisked together the Gochujang chili paste, hot honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar, then added it into the pan with the chicken and zucchini. Then I tossed in the cooked cauliflower rice, honey roasted peanuts and sliced carrots and let the mixture cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickened and liquid was reduced.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To serve, I spooned the spicy chicken mixture inside the lettuce leaves, then garnished the wraps with more grated carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds,  and a drizzle of spicy Kimchi Mayo with extra on the side.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

You guys – this is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted! The balance of spicy / sweet / umami flavors along with the crunchy and creamy textures is absolutely DIVINE.  And these sauces will go great with any protein you choose – try it with tofu or shrimp or beef. And it’s low carb, paleo and keto-friendly too!

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 8.

Serving Size: 2-3 lettuce wraps

These delicious spicy chicken lettuce wraps are full of flavor, light on the carbs and the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy, crunchy and creamy all in one bite! The gochujang chili paste gives it a nice kick of heat and the kimchi mayo rounds out the flavor with some creamy tangy goodness to top it all off.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moon wedges
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, plus additional for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons Lucky Foods Gochujang chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 package frozen cauliflower rice, cooked
  • 1 cup honey roasted or spicy peanuts
  • 6 baby carrots, sliced
  • Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
  • Grated carrots, for garnish
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Lucky Foods Kimchi Mayo, for drizzling/dipping

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fresh garlic, sliced scallions and ginger and cook over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium high and add the chicken thighs and zucchini, sprinkle with sesame seeds and some salt and pepper, to taste, sautéing for about 5-6 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through. 
  3. Whisk together the Gochujang chili paste, hot honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar to make a spicy sauce, then add it into the pan with the chicken and zucchini. Stir to coat with the sauce.
  4. Add in the cooked cauliflower rice, peanuts and sliced carrots and stir; let mixture cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickened and liquid mostly evaporated. 
  5. To serve, scoop the spicy chicken mixture inside the lettuce leaves, then garnish the wraps with more grated carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy Kimchi Mayo with extra on the side for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to substitute tofu, shrimp or beef for the chicken or use chicken breasts instead of thighs.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/08/spicy-korean-chicken-lettuce-wraps/

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To get more info on Lucky Foods products, check out their website. Their product line ranges from traditional and gluten-free spring rolls to Asian fusion sauces and BBQ sauces, kimchi and Korean pancakes. All of their products are free from MSG, GMOs, and added colors and preservatives. Their products only feature wholesome produce and fresh, aromatic spices, which is something I absolutely love!

They have more great recipe ideas on their Instagram & Facebook pages, and you can buy their products online or find them locally at Whole Foods, Giant, Acme and Food Lion.

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Note: I received complimentary products to use and try out for this Blogger recipe challenge. All opinions, writing, recipes and photos are my own.

 

Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in St Pete, Florida, I am spoiled with all of the fresh seafood options here – and one of my favorites is Blackened Scallops, (and any blackened seafood really!). This inspired my recipe  Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa for the Sam’s Salsa Recipe Challenge… and it’s full of fresh, bright, tropical flavors and summertime goodness.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Sam’s Fresh Salsa started in the 70’s on a family farm in New Jersey, and is still going strong making delicious homemade salsas with only the freshest fruits, vegetables and ingredients.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Their salsas have no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and are free of additives too. And they taste just like homemade; the kind you would find in an authentic Mexican restaurant or made fresh at home. They also have several other delicious salsa flavors such as Cantina Medium Salsa and Salsa Verde, and a variety of fresh salsas ranging from Mild to Extra Hot.

Basil Butter Corn

I made the Basil Butter by creaming the two ingredients together with a little bit of fresh lime juice and creole seasoning and let it sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, then I mixed in the butter with the shaved grilled corn, sautéed shallots, and green onions.

Blackened Scallops

I blackened the sea scallops in a hot cast iron pan in some clarified butter for a few minutes on each side to get them nice and browned.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

I plated the Blackened Scallops on top of the Grilled Basil Butter Corn and topped the dish with some lovely Watermelon Jicama Salsa and more green onions, fresh basil and a few pieces of chopped watermelon for garnish.

Blackened Scallops with Watermelon Salsa

You guys..this dish is a FLAVOR BOMB!!! The spicy scallops over the savory, buttery corn with basil and shallots mixed with a hint of sweetness from the Watermelon Jicama salsa is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!

Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn and Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Summer on a plate, really. And totally delightful. 

Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2-3 scallops/1/2 cup corn

Ingredients

  • Grilled Basil Butter Corn:
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or creole seasoning
  • 4 ears corn on the cob, unhusked
  • Oil spray
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Blackened Scallops:
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter/ghee or canola oil
  • Sea salt
  • 8 sea scallops (about 1/2 pound)
  • Blackening seasoning - (pre-made or homemade)
  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • 2-3 chunks fresh watermelon, diced, for garnish
  • Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the Grilled Basil Butter Corn, cream the butter (room temp) with fresh basil, lime juice and cayenne pepper/creole seasoning; cover and let sit for 30 mins to let the flavors meld together.
  2. Preheat grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Place the corn on the grill and cook with the cover on for about 20-25 minutes until the corn is charred and tender. You can also grill the corn in a grill pan on the stove or buy frozen pre-grilled corn kernels.
  3. Meanwhile, heat some oil or butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat and sauté the shallots until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Once corn is done, slice off the corn kernels with a large knife into a large mixing bowl. Toss the corn with the basil butter and sauteed shallots; season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside. Rinse the scallops and pat dry.
  5. To cook the blackened scallops, raise the heat on the cast iron pan to high until it begins to smoke. Brush the scallops on both sides with butter/ghee or oil and season with sea salt. Dredge each side of the scallops in the blackening seasoning in a medium shallow bowl. Place them in the hot pan spice side down. (You may want to have your windows open and fan on because you’ll get some smoke while blackening.)
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes to get a nice browned crust, then flip scallops over and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. You can also finish the scallops in the oven for 4-5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  7. Serve scallops over the Grilled Basil Butter Corn and top with the Watermelon Jicama Salsa, green onions, fresh basil and diced watermelon for garnish.

Notes

This would also be delicious made with blackened shrimp or fish (like grouper!) for another layer of flavor, serve the grilled basil butter corn and scallops over some mashed cauliflower or mashed potato puree.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/07/blackened-scallops-w-grilled-basil-butter-corn-watermelon-jicama-salsa/

Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn and Watermelon Jicama Salsa

You can find Sam’s Fresh Salsa at Fresh Market, ShopRite, Acme, and Safeway.

Sams Salsa

Check out their website and social media pages for more info:

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Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

Hey all! Happy Friday! And Happy Chinese New Year 2021year of the Ox! To celebrate, I wanted to share my Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce recipe that I created for my client (Steakhouse Elite) recently. They are super easy and fun to make, and the perfect way to celebrate the occasion!

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

They’re filled with a savory mixture of juicy grass-fed ground beef, baby bella mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions, cilantro, ginger, white and red pepper, and soy sauce. I chopped all the fresh ingredients and seasonings together in a mini-food processor to make it easier and get a fine mince, then mixed it in with the ground beef and an egg to make the filling.

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

Then I started filling the dumpling wrappers (about a tablespoon in the center of each) and then brushed some water around the edges and pressed and sealed them in a dumpling maker. First I pan-fried them in a little bit of oil for about a minute to brown them, then added about an inch of water into the hot pan and covered it to steam them for a couple of minutes to give a crispy, soft and juicy finish on the dumplings.

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

They are served with a delicious Asian dipping sauce I made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, a little bit of brown sugar, and sriracha garnished with chives and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture. It’s tangy and salty and sweet and just the right amount of umami to complement the beef and mushroom dumplings. So good!! I could seriously eat a whole plate of these myself, you guys 😉

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

And be sure to check out my other recipes below that would also be great to celebrate the Chinese New Year with – some of my absolute favorites and a couple of them are award-winning! (The Kung Pao Beef and Black Pepper Caramel Chicken)

Beef and Mushroom Dumplings

Enjoy and Happy New Year 🙂

Beef + Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce

Yield: 30-40 dumplings

These Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce are super easy and fun to make and perfect way to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Filled with grass-fed ground beef, baby bella mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions, cilantro, ginger, white and red pepper, and soy sauce and first pan-fried then steamed for a crispy and juicy finish on the dumplings. They are served with a delicious Asian Soy Dipping sauce and garnished with chopped chives and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

  • Dumplings:
  • 3/4 pound Steakhouse Elite Grassfed Ground Beef
  • 3/4 cup sliced baby Bella mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup water chestnuts
  • 4 green onions
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 package pot sticker or gyoza wrappers (30-40)
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Asian dipping sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot garlic chile sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives (fresh or dried)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place mushrooms, water chestnuts, green onions, and cilantro in a food processor and blitz until finely minced.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, mushrooms, scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, white pepper, red pepper flakes and egg. Mix well with a large spoon or hands.
  4. Set up a work area with the dumpling wrappers and a small bowl of water; lay out the dumpling wrappers on a large cutting board or baking sheet. Place a 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
  5. Moisten wrapper edges with water with your finger or pastry brush, and fold the wrapper over filling to make a half circle. Seal edges, pleating the front side several times to form a pleated pouch. (You can also use a dumpling maker to seal the dumplings to make it easier and faster to assemble.)
  6. Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and coat the sides. Place dumplings in a single layer to line the pan, pan fry for about 30 seconds, then carefully and slowly pour in 1/2 cup of water so the dumplings are covered by 1/2-inch. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook dumplings until all the water is absorbed. Remove the cooked dumplings with a spatula and set aside on a plate. (You can also carefully flip the pan over on to a plate with a hot pad, and scrape the dumplings off the pan). Repeat cooking the remaining dumplings.
  7. To make the dipping sauce, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve the sauce with hot dumplings, garnish with additional sliced scallions.

Notes

You could also substitute ground chicken or pork or even shrimp using the same ingredients and these dumplings will turn out absolutely delicious!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/02/beef-and-mushroom-dumplings-with-asian-dipping-sauce/

More Asian recipes you may enjoy: 

Kung Pao Beef

Kung Pao Beef with Cauliflower Rice

Chicken Peanut Noodles

Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

Spicy Pork Udon Noodles

Spicy Pork + Kale Udon Noodle Soup

Black Pepper Caramel Chicken Udon

Black Pepper Caramel Chicken Udon Noodles

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

Sweet + Spicy Meyer Lemon Shrimp Stir Fry

Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

The #Superbowl is only a couple days away and I’m so excited it’s in #Tampa this year! To celebrate game day, I decided to make these Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders and oh my gosh, they are deeeeelish.

Sliders

On FIRE, actually! (no pun intended).

Prince's Hot Chicken
photo: Roger Ho/Prince’s Hot Chicken

My recipe is inspired by the famous Nashville Chicken invented by Prince’s Hot Chicken in #Nashville, Tennessee. Their hot and spicy fried chicken is breaded with lots of cayenne pepper incorporated into the batter and is topped with a fiery-hot spiced oil served with two slices of white bread and kosher dill pickles. You can also get it as a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is served on a freshly baked bun with coleslaw, pickles, and either Kickin’ Ranch or Sweet Heat sauce. Their heat levels range from mild, to medium, to XXX hot! Hattie B’s also has an amazing Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich too except they use a Southern Comeback Sauce which is made with ketchup, mayo, chili sauce, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and spices.

The Spice Lab Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning

My version is #keto-friendly and #lowcarb due to the fact that I decided to pan-sear the chicken with the spices and oil, instead of breading it and frying it (You could also grill the chicken as well). I used a handcrafted, small batch Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning by The Spice Lab, (which I found in Publix and they also sell online at Amazon). You can also make your own by mixing 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon paprika.

Homemade Keto Slider Buns

I also made these delicious homemade Keto Slider Buns that are made with almond flour, mozzarella and cream cheese, a little salt and baking powder, topped with melted butter and baked to a crispy perfection. They are so good and buttery, they taste like biscuits! Which is perfect with some spicy chicken, of course.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

The sliders are topped off with Buffalo mayonnaise, dill pickle slices, Buffalo sauce, and broccoli slaw mixed with Blue Cheese dressing and each one is only about 2 carbs total which is the best part! So here’s how I made these bad boys…

Season Chicken

First, I sprinkled the chicken with the Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning on both sides,

Marinate Chicken

added  some buttermilk and hot sauce in a resealable large bag in the fridge to let marinate for a few hours . This lets all the flavors meld together and the buttermilk breaks down the proteins in the chicken to make it super juicy.

Keto Bun Ingredients

Then I made the keto buns by melting the mozzarella and cream cheese together with three eggs, almond flour and baking powder and salt, mixing it together into a dough.

Brush buns with melted butter

I separated the dough into six balls, and then flattened them a little on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brushed them with some melted butter. Then I baked them for about 12 minutes until lightly browned, and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Broccoli Slaw w/ Blue Cheese

I made the broccoli slaw by mixing in about 1/2 cup of Marie’s creamy blue cheese dressing and letting it stay cool in the fridge while I made the chicken. You could also use ranch dressing here if you prefer, but I love the tangy, cooling blue cheese with the fiery hot sauce and spices on the chicken.

Cook and Slice Chicken

Next, I took the chicken out of the marinade and discarded that. Heated up some oil over medium-high in a large skillet and sprinkled more Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning on both sides of the chicken, cooking about 8 minutes per side.

Toss Chicken with spicy oil

Then I sliced the chicken into pieces, and added them back into the pan with some additional oil to coat the chicken with all the delicious spices and brown bits in the pan.

Sliders

Once the chicken was done, i built the sliders by spreading some Buffalo mayo on the bottom bun, topping it with a few slices of the spicy chicken. Drizzled more Buffalo sauce on top of the chicken, then topped with sliced dill pickles, and blue cheese broccoli slaw.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

And you have my friends, a total masterpiece, guilt-free! And perfect for game day on Sunday! Bet you can’t eat just one 😉

Nashville Chicken Sliders {Keto/Low Carb}

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 slider

These Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are totally delicious and served on Keto-friendly, low carb buns! Pan-seared spicy buttermilk chicken topped off with Buffalo mayonnaise, dill pickle slices, Buffalo sauce, and broccoli slaw mixed with Blue Cheese dressing. They are so delicious and each one is only about 2 carbs total which is the best part!

Ingredients

  • Nashville Chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, divided
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil or canola oil, divided
  • Keto buns:
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups fine almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Garnishes:
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo mayo
  • 12 pickle slices
  • 2 cups broccoli slaw
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  1. Nashville Chicken:
  2. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with 2 tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning. Combine the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a large resealable plastic bag or dish covered in plastic wrap. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, up to overnight.
  3. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from the buttermilk marinade and discard.
  4. Season the chicken with additional 2 tablespoons Nashville hot Chicken Seasoning and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side.
  5. Slice chicken breasts into pieces and add additional oil into the sauté pan. Toss together over medium heat for a few more minutes until chicken pieces are fully coated with the oil and spices. Remove from heat and set aside, covered in foil, until ready to build sliders.
  6. Keto buns:
  7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the mozzarella and cream cheese. Heat on high for 2 minutes until melted.
  9. Add the eggs and stir to combine, then mix in the almond flour, baking powder and salt.
  10. Form the dough into 6 balls, and slightly flatten on to the parchment paper.
  11. Melt the butter and brush over the tops of the slider buns.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes until buns are golden brown; let cool slightly before slicing in half.
  13. Make the broccoli slaw by mixing the blue cheese dressing in with the slaw in a medium mixing bowl.
  14. To assemble the sliders, spread the Buffalo mayo on the bottom buns. Top with a few pieces of the Nashville chicken, 2 pickles, drizzle with Buffalo sauce. Add 1/4 cup broccoli blue cheese slaw mixture and the top halves.
  15. Serve immediately with additional hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

I used Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning from The Spice Lab, which you can find on Amazon or at Publix, or feel free to make your own. You could also use ranch dressing on the broccoli slaw if you prefer, and grill the chicken breasts instead of pan-searing them for extra char and flavor.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/02/keto-nashville-hot-chicken-sliders/

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Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls :: Super Bowl 2021!

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls for the Super Bowl 2021!

Hey guys! So the #Superbowl 2021 is near and I am so excited that it’s going to be in #Tampa, Florida this year, because this is MY TOWN now, and I can’t wait for the festivities to begin! (GO BUCS!!!) I was recently invited to participate in the Twin Dragon Blogger Challenge, and I decided to make these Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls to celebrate the occasion as well as my city, using their Twin Dragon Egg Roll Wrappers.

Twin Dragon Egg Roll Wrappers

I love these egg roll wrappers, because they are basically an empty canvas for any appetizer and you can get creative and fill them with anything you like! Whether you fry them or bake them, they are super easy to work with and come out perfectly crispy and delicious every time.

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

I’m sure you have all heard of the famous Cuban sandwich right? Well these delicious crispy egg rolls are a spin-off on the Tampa-style sandwich and they taste just as amazing!

Cuban Sandwich
photo: Columbia Restaurant

Over a century ago, Spanish-Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. created a sandwich at his famous Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City in in Tampa, Florida called the ‘Mixto’. He wanted to honor the immigrants who first moved into the neighborhood, and a tribute to the city of Tampa. This famous sandwich has layers and layers of good things all baked into a crispy sandwich on Cuban bread: Ham for the Spaniards, Genoa salami for the Italians, Mojo roast pork for the Cubans, and Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard for the German and Jewish immigrants.  

My Tampa-Style Cuban egg rolls are the absolute perfect appetizer – made with juicy roasted Mojo pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, Genoa salami, dill pickles and a drizzle of mustard – all wrapped up in a crunchy baked egg roll. They’re served with a tangy dipping sauce I made with three types of mustard (yellow, Dijon and grainy), mayonnaise, a dash of hot sauce and chives…delicious little bites for the #Superbowl or any game day, party or gathering!

Cuban Mojo Pork

#Mojo is a classic #Cuban Garlic-Citrus marinade used in traditional Caribbean and Spanish cooking for added zest to chicken, shrimp, and pork. It’s made with (key) lime juice, orange juice, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and olive oil; and is an essential ingredient for the classic Cuban sandwich and of course, my Egg Rolls! I used Nellie + Joe’s Key West Style Mojo Criollo which you can find at Publix grocery stores or buy online. You can also choose to make your own Mojo marinade – here is a great recipe online.  

Cuban Mojo Pork

First, cut a few slits in the pork, pour the marinade over the pork in a plastic baggie and seal up to let marinate for a few hours up to overnight in the fridge. Roast the pork in a dutch oven for about 35-45 minutes until the pork is at least 145 degrees F in the center. (Rule of thumb for pork loin is approximately 20 minutes per pound and this was a 2 pound boneless roast). Let the roast cool a few minutes, then slice into thin pieces.

Prep ingredients

Cut the other ingredients (ham, swiss, salami, pickles, yellow mustard) and get ready to make the egg rolls. This is the fun part!

Prep Egg Rolls

Start a little egg roll making station like I did above and get movin’ on these delicious crispy bundles of goodness.

build egg roll with layers

First, lay the egg wrapper on a baking sheet or tray and wet the edges all around with some water. Start layering the ingredients in the center bottom of the wrapper: ham, cheese, salami, pork, pickles and a top with a drizzle of mustard.

Wrap egg rolls

Roll up each egg roll wrapper from the pointy end at the bottom, fold in the sides and roll up to seal.

Prep egg rolls to bake

Place the egg rolls seam side down on a parchment (or foil-lined) baking sheet. Brush the egg rolls lightly and evenly with oil or melted butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then flip and cook another 10-12 minutes more, until they are crispy and golden brown. 

Make the Mustard-Mayo sauce

Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce with the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, yellow mustard and grainy mustard. Throw a few chives in there too, and set aside in the fridge until ready to serve. Bake the egg rolls

Once the egg rolls are done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Place egg rolls on a platter with sauce on the side

Serve them on a platter and garnish with more chives…serve the dipping sauce on the side.

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

Absolutely delicioso and totally addicting! And you’ll be able to celebrate the Superbowl in style, Tampa-style that is 🙂

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls :: Super Bowl #2021!

Yield: Makes 8 egg rolls or 16 egg rolls (cut in half.)

Ingredients

  • Egg Rolls:
  • 1 cup Cuban Mojo marinade (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 pounds boneless pork loin, thin sliced
  • Garlic salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices Black Forest ham, thin sliced
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese, thin sliced
  • 16 small slices Genoa Salami with peppercorns
  • 16 dill pickle slices
  • Yellow mustard, for drizzling
  • 8 Twin Dragon Egg roll wrappers
  • Melted butter or oil, for brushing
  • Spicy Mustard Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grainy old-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced

Instructions

  1. Make Mojo Pork:
  2. Cut small slits all over the pork roast with a knife and place the roast in a large resealable baggie. Pour the Mojo marinade over the top; season with garlic salt and pepper. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours, up to overnight. (See notes below*)
  3. When ready to cook the roast, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pork on a small rack or cut vegetables in a roasting pan or casserole dish and roast for about 40-45 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into the middle registers 145 degrees F. (cooking time is approx. 20-25 minutes per pound so adjust accordingly depending on the size of your pork roast.)
  4. Cool roast completely and cut into 8-12 thin slices, and store the leftover roast in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  5. Make the egg rolls:
  6. Turn the the oven heat up to 425 F. Cover a baking sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
  7. Cut the ham, salami, Mojo pork and cheese into medium-size slices, about 2”x3”” wide (small enough to fit diagonally inside the center of the egg roll wrappers with room around to fold..eyeball it.)
  8. Layout the egg rolls flat on a work surface with a small cup of water nearby. Layer 2 slices each of ham, salami, pork, cheese and 2 pickle slices diagonally across the center of each wrapper, add a small drizzle of yellow mustard on top.
  9. Moisten the edges with water and roll the egg roll wrapper from the bottom, folding in the sides and rolling wrapper tightly to secure the edges. Lay the rolls flap side down on the baking sheet.
  10. Continue with the remaining egg roll wrappers.
  11. Lightly brush the egg rolls with melted butter or oil, evenly on both sides.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then flip and cook another 10-12 minutes more, until crispy and golden brown.
  13. Make the dipping sauce:
  14. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by mixing together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, grainy mustard, hot sauce, and chives; cover and set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
  15. Serve the egg rolls on a platter or tray with mustard-mayo dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with additional chives over the egg rolls, if desired.

Notes

You can double or triple this recipe for a larger crowd.

Mojo is a classic Cuban Garlic-Citrus marinade used in traditional Caribbean cooking for added zest to chicken, shrimp, and pork. It’s made with key lime juice, orange juice, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and olive oil; and is an essential ingredient for the classic Cuban sandwich. I used Nellie + Joe’s Key West Style Mojo Criollo which you can find at Publix grocery stores or online. If you choose to make your own marinade here is a recipe online.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/02/tampa-style-cuban-egg-rolls-super-bowl-2021/

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

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Tampa-Style Cuban Egg RollsCRISPY. CHEESY. SAVORY. GOODNESS.

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

Serve them with the tangy Mustard-Mayo Dipping Sauce..sooo good!

Cut egg rolls

Cut the egg rolls in half if you want smaller pieces…

DELISH!

Oh, and you may want to double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd – beware…I could eat the entire tray myself these are so good!

Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls

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Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}

Savory Pan-Seared Chicken

Savory Chicken 4

Hey folks, happy Tuesday! Just another chilly January day here…I had a serious craving for some seriously good chicken today so I made these Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs for lunch. You guys – these are the BOMB. And seriously tasty.

Dale's Seasoning
photo credit: Dale’s Seasoning

Dale’s Steak Seasoning is my secret ingredient in this recipe – it’s a savory marinade made with a blend of exotic spices, originating in Birmingham AL. I discovered in the early 90’s while living in Atlanta GA when my ex introduced me to it… we were grilling burgers out with some friends and let’s just say I got quite addicted to this delicious sauce verrryyy quickly – it was love at first sight actually. Now I use it on almost EVERYTHING: chicken, steak, pork, burgers, and even grilled lamb or quail! It’s gives such a rich flavor to anything you put it on, really so you don’t need a lot of extra seasonings when using it.

Savory Chicken

The recipe is super easy too – I poured about 1/4 cup of the Dale’s Seasoning marinade over the chicken thighs into a mixing bowl and then added 2 tablespoons olive oil, a dash of black pepper and red pepper flakes, a tablespoon of dried chives, a little garlic powder…

Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend
photo credit: Trader Joe’s

and then a dash of my other secret ingredient, Trader Joe’s Mushroom + Co Multipurpose Umami Seasoning, which is a blend of porcini and white button mushroom powder, sea salt, dried onion powder, ground mustard seed, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and dried thyme, that add tons of #UMAMI to the dish that I can’t even describe.

Savory Chicken 2

Poke a few holes on each chicken thigh and mush it all over the chicken with tongs and then let it all marinate in a large plastic baggie or mixing bowl in the fridge for about 30 mins.  Then, pan-sear the chicken thighs in a large sauté pan over medium-high for 5 minutes on each side until crispy and browned, and the sauce gets a little syrupy and caramelized. (You can also bake or grill them of course if you prefer.) The final crown touch was I topped the chicken with some crispy fried garlic flakes for extra crunch and flavor (the kind you find in an Asian market..if you can’t find these, you can sub crispy fried onions or shallots crushed up or make your own)…. oh my goodness, this is truly the best #chicken I have EVER tasted!

Savory Chicken

You can use my marinade recipe on any protein or veggies you prefer, it’s that versatile and full of flavor. And like I mentioned it’s super delish on grilled burgers too. I can’t even tell you how much I love this stuff. So with that said, here’s the actual recipe below. Feel free to use it on anything and everything and I promise you will never go back to dry, bland, tasteless chicken ever again and you will be as hooked on this stuff as I am..I promise!

Savory Chicken 3

Enjoy. 🙂

Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Serving Size: 1 piece

This recipe for Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs is my go-to recipe for all around full flavored delicious chicken! Marinated in Dale's Seasoning along with Trader Joe's Umami Seasoning, olive oil, black and red pepper, chives and topped with crispy garlic flakes. Easy peasy and totally amazing.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Dale's Steak Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives (or 2 tablespoon fresh minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Umami Seasoning
  • Crispy garlic flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/4 cup of the Dale's Seasoning marinade over the chicken thighs into a medium mixing bowl. Add 1/8 cup olive oil, a dash of black pepper and red pepper flakes, a tablespoon of dried chives, a dash of garlic powder and Trader Joe's Umami Seasoning.
  2. Mush it all together over the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 mins.
  3. Heat a saute pan or grill over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes on each side until crispy and browned.
  4. Top chicken with crispy garlic flakes for garnish. Serve immediately.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/01/savory-pan-seared-chicken-thighs-keto-lowcarb/

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Other marinade recipes you may enjoy: 

Best Chicken Marinade

7 Best Chicken Marinades

The Best Chicken Marinade

Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo

Spicy Crab Cakes

Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo and some bubbly! They are absolutely delicious and the perfect appetizer duo for the holidays or any special occasion!

Spicy Crab Cakes 3

I made them with fresh lump crabmeat, crispy applewood smoked bacon, corn, red Chile peppers, parsley, scallions, egg, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice and a dash of Tony Chacere’s Creole Seasoning and hot sauce, and served with a side of spicy Creole Mayo for dipping. Talk about a flavor bomb in your mouth…#YUM!

Spicy Crab Cakes

The recipe makes 8 small crab cakes but feel free to make four larger patties if you want to make burgers out of them. Or make 16 really small crab cakes if you want to make them bite-sized with fancy toothpicks on platter!

Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo

I brushed them with some oil and baked in the oven for about 30 minutes, but you can also pan-fry them if you prefer. For a larger crowd, I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe because these will be a huge hit and gone before you know it!

Spicy Crab Cakes 2

They would also be great served on top of some Confetti rice or Cajun/Creole pasta..or try them in some lettuce leaves or on top of a salad for a lighter fare if you’re watching your carbs. I know I will be after the holidays are over. Enjoy and indulge for now – and Happy New Year! #2021 couldn’t come any sooner 🙂

Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2 crab cakes

These delicious crab cakes are the perfect appetizer for the holidays or any special occasion! Made with fresh lump crab, crispy applewood smoked bacon, corn, red chile peppers, parsley and a hit of Creole seasoning and hot sauce served with a Creole Mayo for dipping. For a larger crowd, double or triple the recipe because these will be a huge hit and gone before you know it!

Ingredients

  • CRAB CAKES
  • 1 lb. lump crabmeat
  • 1/3 c. Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Tony Chacere’s Creole seasoning
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c. corn
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 red chile pepper, chopped (or sub bell pepper for less heat)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
  • ......
  • CREOLE MAYO
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chacere’s Creole seasoning

Instructions

  1. MAKE CRAB CAKES
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together crabmeat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, and lemon juice. Add Creole Seasoning, hot sauce and black pepper. Stir in corn, Chiles, bacon and parsley. Mix well with hands or a fork until mixture is combined.
  4. Form into 8 patties and place on nonstick greased baking sheet. Brush oil on top of the crab cakes.
  5. Bake until golden brown about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Alternatively you can pan fry them for 3-5 minutes per side in a skillet over medium high heat.
  6. Garnish with more fresh parsley or green onions; serve with side of Creole Mayo.
  7. MAKE CREOLE MAYO
  8. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce and Creole seasoning. Adjust amounts to your liking (less or more spicy).
  9. Serve sauce with Crab cakes on top or on the side.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2020/12/spicy-crab-cakes-w-creole-mayo/

Other Crab Cake recipes you might enjoy:

Maryland Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce

Food + Wine Baltimore Crab Cakes

Keto Crab Cakes