Jessie on a Journey

A hearty Creole-style lunch plate featuring fried catfish fillets, crispy fried okra, a scoop of fluffy white rice, and savory red beans cooked with shrimp. The catfish appears to be breaded and golden brown, while the okra is lightly battered and fried to a crisp texture. The red beans are cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce with plump shrimp visible. A thick slice of buttered bread or cornbread accompanies the dish. The vibrant colors and variety of textures and flavors showcase the bold and flavorful cuisine of New Orleans and the American South.

Creole Lunch on the Steamboat Natchez

Enjoying a traditional Creole lunch and jazz music on the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans. Fried catfish, okra, red beans and shrimp!

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