Mr. Pete's Cajun Spices is a family-owned operation offering authentic Cajun flavors. Our Cajun
Spices are truly made with the very heart of Mr. Pete. My father began
creating his special blends, and allowed me and my wife to take over the
business. We are greatful for his faith in our ability to promote his
products, but even moreso that he trusts us to represent him. Our
passion for food has made our dreams come true to offer these flavors to
many people across the world. We are very proud of our creations; and
know that once you try it, you'll Get Hooked On It!!!
Once upon a time on the bayou, there lived Mr. Pete, his wife, and
their five children. Mr. Pete was fortunate enough to be able to raise
his family doing what he loved… cooking. The people on the bayous loved
eating; so it seemed suiting that he would open a restaurant serving
authentic Cajun dishes for the community.
During
the creation of his menu, he became frustrated. Seafood is a large part
of Louisiana culture. He would definitely have to include many of the
popular dishes that the Cajun folks would expect. However, his menu
would not be complete at any time during its opening. Unfortunately,
seafood is not always available. You have different seasons that offer
different types of seafood. For instance, although oysters are harvested
year round, the saltiest oysters are only fished during the winter
months. There are two seasons for shrimp, the brown shrimp season in May
and the white shrimp season in August. Crabs are mostly available in
the summer months, but can be found at various times. Crawfish are
limited, only being offered in the Spring and early summer months.
Therefore, Mr. Pete’s menu was always a work in progress. Even when the
time wasn’t quite right for crawfish, the customers would still ask
about Mr. Pete’s Crawfish stew. It was his most requested dish, and
rightfully so. The flavors and seasoning blends combined with that
wonderful seafood we Cajuns love, this meal is both filling and
satisfying.
Each day, Mr. Pete would arrive in his
kitchen and begin cutting his vegetables and preparing some amazing
dishes. He would slowly cook the meals daily, so that his customers
could enjoy fresh and flavorful foods. I took great pride in watching
my father and learning from him. He has shared his recipe for Crawfish
stew with me; and I am honored to share it with you as well.
Crawfish Stew
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1/2 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup flour
6 cups water
1/2 lb. onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 ½ TBS Sea Salt
1 ½ TBS Mr. Pete’s Cajun Seasoning
Hot Sauce (according to your tastes)
In a stock pot, heat cooking oil to 350 degrees and add flour slowly constantly stirring. You are going to be creating a roux.
Continue stirring until the roux has reached a dark golden brown color,
which colors and thickens your stew. Once you have achieved the correct
color, add water. Bring the mixture to a boil; then add the onions,
celery, and bell pepper (also known as Cajun trinity). Also add the
garlic and Rotel (or mixture of tomatoes and peppers). Cook over
medium/high heat for 45 minutes.
Add
your potatoes to the stew. At boiling, cook an additional 10 minutes.
Add crawfish and spices to stew and stir well. At boiling, cook for 3
minutes. Stir in the green onions, and remove from heat. Let stand 5
minutes before serving over rice with your choice of side dish. Ca C'est
Bon!
