Lent Tailgate (No meat)

shrimp

catfish

oysters

chips and dip

beer

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Falafel, very easy to make.

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Hummus dip

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For a tailgate? lame.

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For a tailgate? lame.

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Why would that be lame? Some cucumber(ztaziki dressing) with tomatos and fresh grilled pita would IMO be a welcomed respite from the typical fried seafood. Oustide the box, brah.

how about jambalaya with shrimp and maybe some crawfish tails

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kabobs too

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South LA has a sizable Lebanese population. This really sounds like a great option for a lenten tailgate. Freshly fried falafel on pita is a great food item.

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Stadium Rat

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All good.

We had seafood gumbo and corn and crab bisque last friday. Crawfish Ettoufee today.

Crawfish Monica -
A Jazzfest favorite
Quick and Simple

1 lb. crawfish tails, boiled and peeled; OR
1 lb. shrimp, peeled; OR
1 lb. lump crabmeat; OR
1 lb. oysters, drained and quartered.
1 stick of butter (Do not use margarine.)
1 pint of half-and-half
1 good-sized bunch green onions, chopped (tops, too)
3 - 10 cloves garlic, chopped (to your taste)
Creole seasoning to taste (or 1 - 2 tbsp.)
1 lb. cooked fresh pasta (Dry pasta is all right if fresh is not available. Rotini is preferred, but use your favorite shape.)
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cool water. Drain again, thoroughly.

Melt the butter in a large pot and saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the seafood and saute for 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half, then add several big pinches of Creole seasoning, tasting before the next pinch until you think it's right. If you've boiled your own crawfish, save the fat and add it in as well.

Cook for 5 - 10 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Add the pasta and toss well. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so over very low heat, stirring often. Serve immediately, with lots of French bread and a nice dry white wine.

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Crawfish Monica

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I will definitely be boning up for Jazzfest by eating this at FQF. A little Crawfish Monica with Bo Dollis belting out some patois in the background. :heaven: All I'm missing is my cold Dixie beer.