In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best: Before he was a television food mega-star, Emeril Lagasse made a name for himself as the chef at the legendary Commander's Palace in New Orleans, arguably the city's best restaurant at the time. Lagasse was a master of "haute Creole" cooking, a complex blend of Creole and Cajun with signature dishes such as baked redfish en papillote and bread pudding soufflé. (The soufflé is still on the Commander's Palace menu today.) On a visit to New York City in 1984, Lagasse visited the Food & Wine test kitchen and shared several recipes, including his Shrimp Creole. The spicy Creole sauce has layers of flavor built on a foundation of the Cajun flavor trinity — onion, celery, and green bell pepper — mixed with garlic and sautéed in butter until tender. The Creole sauce can be made through step 4 and chilled for up to 4 days, or can be frozen for up to a month. This recipe makes more Creole seasoning than you'll need; save the remainder in an air-tight container.
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In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best: This creole seafood seasoning is in integral part of Emeril Lagasse’s classic Shrimp Creole recipe, but feel free to try it on any seafood you like. Punches of spice from paprika and cayenne are balanced with thyme and oregano for a delicious Creole flavor.
There are just three simple parts to this elegant dish from star chef Emeril Lagasse. The ricotta and pea mash and the emerald-green chive oil can be made well in advance, so the only last-minute task is cooking the scallops. Slideshow: More Scallop Recipes
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Compared to many traditional stuffings, this one is light in flavor. The bright notes of the spinach and lemon really shine and perfectly complement the tangy artichoke hearts. And the Brie just sends it through the roof! Serve with grilled leg of lamb on a spring evening.Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips
A recipe from Emeril Lagasse, from the 2007 Classic in Aspen.Plus: Pasta Recipes and Tips
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When planning the reopening of the Emeril's Delmonico in New Orleans, Emeril Lagasse wanted to bring back the tableside service that was so popular in dining rooms long ago. Steak cooked Diane-style has come to mean sautéing thinly sliced or pounded filet mignon in butter and then flambéing and basting it in a rich Cognac sauce; Lagasse adds sliced mushrooms to the pan for more rich flavor. Amazing Steak Recipes