Tidings Magazine

This dish is sometimes called Involtini or Roulades, but my family has always referred to it as Braciole after the cut of beef used. This is my mother’s signature dish and it is my absolute favourite food in the whole wide world.

The secret to this dish lies in choosing a Cajun seasoning that is not too salty, with just the right balance of sweet spice and heat. I use Paul Prudhomme’s “Seafood Magic,” a great Cajun blend from the famous New Orleans chef, but you can experiment with other brands or make your own. If you have frozen shrimp on hand, you can whip up this recipe for unexpected guests in no time. Enjoy an apéritif while the shrimp roast in the oven.

Panko is a Japanese bread crumb with a crisper, lighter texture than other bread crumbs. You can use panko in any recipe that calls for dry bread crumbs. Stuff poultry, top casseroles and use as a filling for meatloaf and hamburgers. Panko has an affinity for seafood, as witnessed in this savoury salmon dish.