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Cajun Seafood Gumbo: A Rich and Flavorful Louisiana Tradition
Experience the ultimate Cajun culinary delight at Pat’s of Henderson, your go-to spot for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine in Lake Charles. Dive into a bowl of our renowned Cajun Seafood Gumbo and discover the unrivaled flavors of Louisiana in every savory spoonful. Check out our menu for more seafood delights and visit our restaurant…
Celebrating Your Event at Pat’s of Henderson
If you are looking to celebrate a special event in Lake Charles, Louisiana, there’s no better place than Pat’s of Henderson. With our authentic Cajun cuisine and vibrant atmosphere, Pat’s is the perfect destination to make your birthday, graduation, anniversary, or any other event truly memorable with amazing creole food, seafood, and more! Let’s dive…
The Health Benefits of Eating Seafood
At Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles, we’re known for our authentic Cajun food — so naturally, we have a healthy appreciation for good, flavorful seafood! As it turns out, that’s good news for our health, since the best seafood offers a whole host of health benefits that are uncommon in many other types of…
Try Our Perioux Cajun Seasoning!
Any great chef knows that the secret to delicious food is using quality ingredients and then seasoning them thoroughly with choice spices. This is especially true of Cajun food, which happens to be one of our favorite kinds here at Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles! In fact, we love Cajun seasoning so much that…
Cajun Food vs Creole Food: What’s the Difference?
In a previous blog post, we debunked three popular myths about Cajun food, including the belief that Cajun food and Creole food are the same thing. Today, we want to explore the history of these two cuisines in more detail. Read on to learn more, and if by the end you’re ready to try the…
3 Cajun Food Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
At Pat’s of Henderson, we love good Cajun food. For more than five decades, we have proudly served residents of (and visitors to) Lake Charles excellent cuisine inspired by our Cajun heritage, and our menu boasts a variety of traditional Cajun dishes, from crawfish étouffée to gumbo and beyond. It’s safe to say, we know…
Can Steak Be Too Rare?
Everyone knows that when preparing chicken for safe consumption, it should always be fully cooked all the way through, but when it comes to steak, we all have different preferences in terms of rarity. Some prefer their steak cooked until it’s brown all the way through, while others will turn their nose up unless the…
5 Cajun Food Dishes To Try Next Date Night
Cajun food has been an American staple since the 1700s, when French-speaking Acadians were displaced from their homeland in Eastern Canada and re-settled in present-day Louisiana. Contending with a very different climate than the one they had come from, the Acadians gradually lost their former culinary traditions and began using locally-available ingredients and simple cooking…
The Best Seafood for People Who Hate Seafood
Across the world, approximately three billion people rely on seafood as their primary source of protein. Humans have been catching, cooking, and eating all kinds of seafood for millennia. The American Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s current Dietary Guidelines recommend eight ounces (or two servings) of seafood per week. Yet many Americans just…