• About
  • Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Salads
    • Beef
    • Sauces and Condiments
    • Beverages
  • Equipment and Materials
    • Great Gifts
    • Gadgets
  • Reviews
  • Techniques and Processes
  • Top 10 Lists

BBQ4Dummies

How to Barbecue, Smoke, and Grill

Louisiana Crawfish Bisque

By LC Leave a Comment

Crawfish season is here in the non ice cap states, and this crawfish bisque recipe from Louisiana Seafood is the perfect opener. You can find crayfish, crawdads, bugs, crawfish, whatever you like to call them, at local seafood stores, Asian markets ( a GREAT source for fresh seafood at good prices), or often at the site where they are harvested. I harvest my own with … [Read more...]

Fish Tacos and the Secret Sauce

By LC Leave a Comment

Fish Taco REcipe

"El Pescadorito!" The crewman on our dilapidated San Carlos Bay fish boat, chuckled as my 1o year old daughter landed her third Dolphinfish (Mahi Mahi) of the morning in one of our favorite fishing grounds on the Sea of Cortez. It was late morning, and we both said "yes" when asked if we were hungry. We had a pretty good idea of the ensuing fare. Fish tacos are a favorite of … [Read more...]

Catfish Santa Fe

By LC Leave a Comment

I've been grilling Catfish for nearly 20 years, and nearly always blackened. I like it because the farm-raised variety is readily available, relatively inexpensive ($5-$6 per pound in filets), and has a pleasant ,mild taste, unlike it's "gamier" tasting cousin, the wild-caught Channel Cat which can be quite strong. Although at 50% fat with some cholesterol, farm raised Catfish … [Read more...]

Smoked Cajun Shrimp

By LC Leave a Comment

Shrimp have come down in price with the advent of modern quick freeze plants in Asia and South America. Most of the shrimp we get today are actually freshwater, farmed shrimp. It is not quite as pungent as a fresh prawn from the salt, but less caloric and very affordable. Surprisingly, comparatively little has been done with shrimp in the barbeque and smoking world. Most … [Read more...]

Jambalaya Perfection

By LC 4 Comments

Jambalaya hails from the great state of Louisiana, and was adapted from Paella, commonly found in the Mediterranean countries. It's a Creole dish,  and although there are hundreds of variations. Jambalaya always has three common ingredients, meat, vegetables, and rice.  For the meat, you can use shrimp or crawfish for the seafood portion;  chicken, ham, and Andouille sausage … [Read more...]

Search BBQ4Dummies

Popular Articles

Weber Performer Platinum Grill vs. Weber Gold One Touch Grill vs. Weber Silver One Touch Grill

Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Smoker Review

Smoking Ribs on a Weber Grill | How to Barbecue Baby Back Pork Ribs

Grill Brush Review | Best Barbecue Grill Brushes

Weber Performer Charcoal Grill Review | A Best Buy

Recent Posts

  • BBQ Grill Light Review
  • Best Selling BBQ Grills 2015
  • Best Selling BBQ Smokers 2015
  • Top 10 Best Grilling and BBQ Gifts
  • 3 Reasons Why This Grill Spatula Is Your Best Choice For A Grilling Tool
  • Smoked Pork Loin | How to Make Canadian Bacon
  • Cowboy Ranch Style Beans
  • Char Siu (Chinese Barbecued Pork) | Authentic and Delicious on a Charcoal or Gas Grill
  • Grilled Corn With Sweet Chili Sauce
  • How To Make Bacon on Your Charcoal Grill or Smoker

Tags

BBQ Equipment Review BBQ Pork best bbq gifts Best Sellers Char Siu Kamado Ribs Smokers Weber

Our Product Review Policies

When we review products, we always disclose how we received them. Sometimes we are sent products to review, but more often than not we already own them or have used them. We tell you each time. In no case do we ever accept compensation for reviews, other than occasional complimentary products, which we disclose.

Thank You For Helping Us Serve You Better

BBQ4Dummies.com links to affiliate advertisers, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. There's no cost to you, and your support helps keep our site free and makes us want to provide more content for you. Thank you for your support!

© 2008–2025 Localcenters, LLC All Rights Reserved