Experience NOLA with Applebee’s new Jazzed Up Flavors of Bourbon Street menu! This menu has something for everyone and now we all have access to yummy Cajun style cooking at your local Applebee’s.
Applebee’s Executive Chef Patrick Humphrey visited New Orleans and met with renowned local chef Kevin Vizard, as well as shrimp boat captain Spencer Gonzalez. After sharing food stores and traditions that make New Orleans cuisine so special, Chef Humphrey was inspired to add a little taste of New Orleans to the Applebee’s menu for all to enjoy!
Be sure to watch these New Orleans “Conversations” webisodes to see Chef Humphrey’s visit to New Orleans:
Chef Patrick’s Shrimp Tips!!
Sautéed
- When sautéing shrimp, make sure your pan is hot, the shrimp are patted dry and the oil or butter is the same temperature as the pan.
- If cooking with a sauce, get it nice and hot prior to adding to the pan. This keeps you from overcooking the shrimp and adds flavor to both the sauce and shrimp.
- A squeeze of fresh citrus, like lemon or lime, brightens and heightens shrimp’s flavor.
Grilled
- Find a cooler section of the grill and make sure it’s clean and lightly oiled to avoid sticking.
- Avoid flare-ups and an overheated grill to ensure the shrimp doesn’t pick up any off-flavors
- Use skewers to easily turn and evenly cook the shrimp.
- Leave the tails on for easier eating.
- Lightly baste with a sauce to add flavor. It can be as simple as a mix of butter, lemon juice and herb.
Fried
- Start with clean oil heated to the right temperature – typically 350 Fahrenheit works best.
- Avoid over-breading your shrimp. The shrimp is the star; the breading complements its flavor.
- Dip the shrimp in egg wash, a light dredge of seasoned flour and a little panko bread crumbs for crunchiness before dropping them into the fryer.
- Similar to grilling, leave the tails on for easier handling while cooking and eating.
My little family got to experience NOLA together through the Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp dish, we all loved it. My girls are picky eaters and they even enjoyed the “spicy” chicken. There were so many great options to choose from:
Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, Creamy Cajun Steak & Shrimp, and The Shrimp Combo Platter, and much more.
+ In exchange for writing this post I was given a gift card to Applebee’s, but all opinions expressed are my own.
Applebee’s is my favorite! Their wonton tacos are amazing.
I love that Applebees has several options that are gluten free—even their chips and queso blanco! I like their Fiesta Lime Chicken with Mexi rice…yum!
I am not sure what I would order if I won, but I’d enjoy it!!!!
I love Applebees! I would order their fish and chips.
I love Applebee’s appetizers…so I would definitely be ordering some appetizers if I won!!!
Haven’t been to Applebee’s in ages but I like their Oreo shake! MmMm..
I would get the Creamy Cajun 4 oz. Steak & Shrimp, hopefully it would taste as yummy as it sounds! YUM
I would like to try the Cajun Shrimp Pasta