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Robert St. John

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

Butternut Shrimp Bisque

NOTE: To make shrimp stock, place shrimp heads and shells into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain. Heat the butter in a heavy-duty saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bay leaf and cook, stirring constantly, until the onionsContinue reading “Butternut Shrimp Bisque”

Scampi

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, Old Bay, crushed red pepper and garlic and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to avoid burning. Deglaze with the wine and reduce by half. Fold in the butter, one cube at a time until each is incorporated. Fold in parsley and chives.Continue reading “Scampi”

Black and Blue Nachos

I use filet mignon, but ribeye or a New York strip would work well, too. Cut the tortillas into eighths (as you would a pie). Use peanut or vegetable oil for frying the tortillas. Fry the tortilla chips according to the directions on the package. Season lightly with salt. Place olive oil in a smallContinue reading “Black and Blue Nachos”

90% Crab Cakes

Preheat oven to 375. Preheat flat griddle to 350. Combine all ingredients except panko and crabmeat. Gently fold in the crabmeat and panko. Using 1/3 cup of mix, form into cakes by hand, about 1 inch thick. Place on hot flat griddle and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes each side.Continue reading “90% Crab Cakes”

Summer Morning Casserole

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brown bacon in a large skillet and drain most of the fat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, green onion, garlic, Creole seasoning, and cayenne and cook five minutes. Set aside. Combine the eggs, half and half, and dry mustard in a mixing bowl. Fold the crumbled biscuits, cheeses and bacon mixtureContinue reading “Summer Morning Casserole”