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Big Easy Surf and Turf.
Redfish Orleans.
Bananas Foster Cheesecake.
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brown sugar simple syrup, along with the Sazerac Rye, made for a sweeter-than-usual Old Fashioned, but the sweetness was definitely welcome and added a new twist to an old classic. It was also yummy pairing alongside my array of entrees.
The Catfish Lameuse is Mississippi delight featuring blackened Mississippi farm-raised catfish over a bed of
white rice. The Lameuse sauce is a rich seafood cream sauce that adds the perfect finishing touch. Because I’m obsessed with Half Shell’s Orleans sauce, the Redfish Orleans was perfect. Blackened redfish and shrimp are topped with that signature Orleans sauce and finished with lump crab meat and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Nine out of 10 times, this is my Half Shell order. But if you are really looking to dive into an incredible meal, the Big Easy Surf and Turf is just what you need. A 7-ounce filet, cut in-house is served over
a housemade crab cake that is little stuffing and ALL crab. Topped with Bearnaise, lump crab, and Parmesan, it’s the surf and turf of your dreams and a Half Shell signature dish.
When it comes time for dessert (yes, dessert!), the Triple Chocolate Martini and Bananas Foster Cheesecake is the perfect indulgent combination. 360 Chocolate Vodka, Chocolate Liqueur, and heavy cream are poured into a chocolate-swirled glass, reminiscent of an adult chocolate milk. Half Shell’s cheesecake variation on the famous Bananas Foster was rich and decadent, right down to the spiced rum sauce.
What started as a simple concept to bring deliciously prepared food to a coastal crowd has grown into a 14 location strong franchise spanning three states. With a dedicated staff and a loyal fanbase, Half Shell shows no signs of slowing down. But like any true Gulf Coast staple, the Half Shell is true to its roots and continues to give so much back to the communities which have garnered and supported its success for 15 years.
Triple Chocolate Martini.
Southern Pecan Old Fashioned.
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