Chef Mark Alleman, Owner of Cravin' Cajun Seafood, LLC

Crawfish Breakfast Martini & Jalapeno-Cheddar Biscuits

Crawfish Breakfast Martini

• 6 eggs
• 2 TBSP butter
• 2 TBSP minced onions
• 2 TBSP minced celery
• 2 TBSP minced green bell peppers
• 1 TSP flour
• 1/2 C whipping cream
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• 1 TBSP sliced green onions
• 1/2 lb crawfish tails

Preparation:In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and bell peppers, saute' 3-5 minutes. Blend in flour and add half of cream. Stir until thickened white sauce Season to taste with pepper, salt, and Cajun seasonings, set aside. In mixing bowl, combine eggs, garlic, green onions, remaining whipping cream, and prepared white sauce. Whisk until eggs mixture is whipped, add crawfish tails. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasonings. In large skillet, add egg mixture and cook until eggs are scrambled but not dry and overcooked.
Scoop eggs into martini glass and serve with Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits.

Jalapeno-Cheddar Biscuits

• 1/2 C butter
• 1 C self-rising flour
• 1 C self-rising cornmeal
• 3/4 C buttermilk
• 1 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 seeded, jalapeno pepper

Preparation:Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Blend butter into floor until mixture is crumbly. Add cheese and jalapenos to mixture. Add buttermilk, stirring until mixture is moistened. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead 3 times. Roll dough 2/3 inch thick, and cut into rough squares. Bake 10-12 minutes.