Lafayette’s Music Room is back open for business! The popular music venue from the 1970’s once only served pub food, but now has a menu fit for any foodie! Check out their music calendar, and their menu at lafayettesmusicroom.com. Lafayette’s is located at 2119 Madison Avenue in the heart of Overton Square in Memphis.
Lafayette’s Blackened Amberjack with Corn Maque Choux
Ingredients:
6 oz Amberjack filet
2 oz blackened seasoning
2 oz olive oil
4 ears of corn (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon onion, diced
1 tablespoon celery, diced
1 tablespoon red pepper, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato, diced
1 teaspoon scallions, diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 piece pickled okra, halved
1 cherry tomato
Directions:
Step 1: Dredge Amberjack filet in blackened seasoning.
Step 2: Heat oil in cast-iron skillet on high heat until almost smoking.
Step 3: Sear fish on both sides for four to five minutes.
Step 4: Place cream, butter, corn, peppers, onions, celery and garlic in sauce pan and bring to simmer for 45 minutes.
Step 5: Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Add scallions and remove from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste
Step 7: Place 5 ounces of corn Maque Choux in small cast-iron skillet and top with Amberjack.
Step8: Garnish with okra and cherry tomato, and enjoy!