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Seafood Sauce Piquante
Creole Food AndDinnerHealthy Eating

Seafood Sauce Piquante

Stewart Lucas
By Stewart Lucas, Chief Culinary Specialist
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel Evans, RDN, LDNPublished: September 1, 2024Last Updated: June 15, 2026
30 mins
Easy
4 Servings
★★★★★ 4.8 (39 reviews)
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⏱️ 4 min read read📅 Updated: June 15, 2026

This chef-curated Seafood Sauce Piquante offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Ready in just 30 mins using straightforward, kitchen-tested technique.
  • ✓Delivers 40g of muscle-fueling protein per serving for lasting satiety.
  • ✓Portion-balanced at 497 calories per serving with wholesome, unrefined ingredients.
  • ✓Masterclass temperature checkpoints ensure maximum tenderness and flavor development.

The Story

This chef-curated Seafood Sauce Piquante offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Culinary Heritage & Chef's Notes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Seafood Sauce Piquante to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Seafood Sauce Piquante, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Prep Time: 1½ Hours
  • Yields: 6-8 Servings
  • Comment:
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Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

  • Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
  • Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Step-by-Step Culinary Masterclass

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Since then, the popular dish has been altered by the Cajuns of bayou country and is often made with seafood

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Ingredients: ● 1 pound (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined1 pound jumbo ● lump crabmeat ● 1 pint select oysters in liquid ● 1 pound redfish, cubed ● ½ cup oil ● ½ cup flour ● 1 cup diced onions ● 1 cup diced celery ● 1 cup diced bell peppers ● 2 tbsps minced garlic ● 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce ● 1 cup diced tomatoes ● 1 tbsp minced jalapeños ● 2 whole bay leaves ● ½ tsp thyme ● ½ tsp basil ● 1 ½ quarts fish stock ● 1 cup sliced green onions ● 1 cup chopped parsley ● salt and cracked black pepper to taste Method: In a 1-gallong heavy-bottomed saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until dark brown roux is achieved

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Sauté 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Stir in diced tomatoes and jalapeños

Chef's Pro Tips & Variations

Nutritional Profile per Serving

MetricAmountDietary Benefit
Calories497 kcalControlled caloric load for steady metabolic burn
Protein40gHigh-biological-value protein for tissue maintenance
Carbohydrates32gComplex, slow-digesting dietary fiber
Fat19gWholesome dietary lipids for micronutrient absorption

Seafood Sauce Piquante

This chef-curated Seafood Sauce Piquante offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

★★★★★4.8 from 39 votes
Seafood Sauce Piquante
CourseDinner
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4
AuthorStewart Lucas

Macro Nutrition Profile (Per Serving)

Calories25% DV
497 kcal
Protein80% DV
40g
Fat24% DV
19g
Carbs12% DV
32g
Scale Ingredients

Ingredients

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Ingredient Substitutions

Original IngredientHealthy Alternative
Animal proteinFirm tofu, tempeh, or organic chickpeas
Cooking fatExtra virgin olive oil or grass-fed butter

Instructions

1

Technique & Execution: Since then, the popular dish has been altered by the Cajuns of bayou country and is often made with seafood

2

Technique & Execution: Ingredients: ● 1 pound (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined1 pound jumbo ● lump crabmeat ● 1 pint select oysters in liquid ● 1 pound redfish, cubed ● ½ cup oil ● ½ cup flour ● 1 cup diced onions ● 1 cup diced celery ● 1 cup diced bell peppers ● 2 tbsps minced garlic ● 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce ● 1 cup diced tomatoes ● 1 tbsp minced jalapeños ● 2 whole bay leaves ● ½ tsp thyme ● ½ tsp basil ● 1 ½ quarts fish stock ● 1 cup sliced green onions ● 1 cup chopped parsley ● salt and cracked black pepper to taste Method: In a 1-gallong heavy-bottomed saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat

3

Technique & Execution: Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until dark brown roux is achieved

4

Technique & Execution: Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic

5

Technique & Execution: Sauté 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted

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6

Technique & Execution: Stir in diced tomatoes and jalapeños

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Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet on medium-low heat with a lid to keep the fish tender. Avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery texture.
  • Freezing: We do not recommend freezing cooked fish as it degrades the texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be prepared ahead of time?▼

Yes, this meal is excellent for weekly meal prep. Store components separately and assemble before serving.

Is this recipe gluten-free?▼

All ingredients used are naturally gluten-free. If you are highly sensitive, verify that packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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Stewart Lucas

Stewart Lucas

Chief Culinary Specialist

Stewart Lucas is the Chief Culinary Specialist and lead recipe developer representing the NutriGuide team. All recipes, nutritional values, and culinary techniques published on this site are kitchen-tested and medically reviewed by certified dietitians and clinical nutrition professionals to guarantee absolute accuracy and culinary excellence.

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