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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Caramel Brownies

Caramel In a small, heavy duty saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, stirring very often. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches a deep caramel color, about 10 minutes. As soon as this deep color is achieved, use a wire whisk and quickly stir in the warm cream.Continue reading “Caramel Brownies”

Artichoke and Crab Dip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oil in a medium sized sauté pan. Over medium heat cook the green onions for one minute. Add the garlic, artichoke hearts, salt, Creole seasoning and black pepper to the sauté pan and cook five minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from the heat and allow mixture toContinue reading “Artichoke and Crab Dip”

Shrimp Harrison

Season the shrimp with the salt, Old Bay Seasoning and black pepper. Place the olive oil in a large, heavy duty sauté pan over high heat. Heat the oil until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the shrimp in the smoking hot pan. Allow the shrimp to cook without moving them for 2-3 minutes.Continue reading “Shrimp Harrison”

Seafood Courtbouillon

Fish Stock Place the water and all ingredients except the fish in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and place the fish in the water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove fish, allow to cool.  Remove all the meat from the bones and reserve meat. Return the bones to the stockContinue reading “Seafood Courtbouillon”

Fried Oyster Salad

Fried Oysters Heat oil in cast iron skillet to 350 degrees. Combine cornmeal, corn flour, salt and Creole seasoning. Drop oysters into cornmeal  mixture and drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy (approximately five minutes). Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Hold in a 200 degree ovenContinue reading “Fried Oyster Salad”