Cajun French: le cypre (lu seep) – cypress
The Bald Cypress Tree is the official tree of Louisiana. This majestic tree grows in the swamps and wetlands of Louisiana and loses its needles in the fall, giving the tree a “bald” appearance. The tree will grow in any wet area, yet the cypress in the swamps will form knees that grow up from the roots. The knees are thought to help the tree with long term survival – giving stability and aiding in oxygen.
In the Cypress Tree swamps, fishing is great and is a favorite pastime of many Cajuns. To honor this area on the sixth day of Christmas, we grilled catfish.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
- 1# catfish
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- ½ Meyer Lemon
- 5 fresh beets
- Olive oil
Wash and dry catfish.
Season with Cajun seasoning and salt.
Squeeze juice from ½ Meyer Lemon over fish.
Set aside.
Wash beets.
Slice in rings approximately ½” thick.
Place beets on BBQ Grill and brush with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
Grill on indirect heat or until tender.
Remove beets from grill.
Grill catfish on direct heat on each side until cooked.
Plate.
