CajunShroomer3578 Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Coming soon to a set of woods near you !!!!!!! The 3 whole days of spring in South Louisiana were nice(sarcasm), but I'm ready for summer mushrooms. Not much popping here during early spring. Decided to go out for a few hours this morning even though it's been pretty dry. Wasn't quite sure if they were gonna popping but someone once told me, you won't know unless you go. Checked out a few spots I've been eyeing all winter and managed to scrap up two baskets. Supposed to be getting some showers over the weekend so this next week ought to really get thing popping Oh and the crabs are running!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Chanterelles and crab is a classic pairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVa Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Awesome Cajun! Crabs are running here too, my brother has been catching good numbers. I have not had a chance to go yet. Perhaps some of those Cinnabars in a cream sauce over a crab cake/ball would be good........I thought about this with lobster but I think crab would work. Do you gig frogs Cajun? I went last night but the grass was starting to get bad but we managed some nice ones. Great stuff man looks like my kinda fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I sure didn't know that Dave. I'll have to whip up a little something in the near future. Crabs didn't last a day. Yes that does sound pretty tasty Matt but I've never brought myself to peel crabs for the lump meat yet lol. They're just so darn good fresh out the pot !! I don't believe gigging is legal in Louisiana. I was brought up grabbing by hand so we've never used gigs. The season is actually closed right now. It closes April and May for spawning. But you bet your ass I'll be taking off the night of May 31st in hopes to be bagging some for 12:01 am. Lol. I think I may have to pair some frogs and fresh mushrooms. Any ideas ? Here's a few whoopers from last year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hey Cajun! Nice haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVa Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Well actually we don't use gigs much either but here it is legal to use them and traditionaly is still called gigging or frogging. I hand grab as well when they are out in open or in deep water. Sometimes on private property when they are in thick areas we use .22 with ratshot which is legal here. Those are monsters! We might get a few that large a season. As for Froggy Shrooms, I fried some last year boneless tempura style then set meat aside. Sauteed some Chanterelles with fresh garlic and scallions then made a thin chicken stock based gravy (shrimp stock would possibly be better) added the crispy frog back into the mixture and pour over a bed of rice......works for me. Also frog is good done Asian style tempura with a soy based sauce but I never done it with Chanterelles or any mushrooms for that matter. Hard to mess up with frogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Oak Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Russula virescens and frog legs would be super tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawg Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Laissez les bons temps rouler !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks Trout !! I'm definitely going to doing some experimenting soon Matt !! Thanks Not sure I'll be trying any Russula's anytime soon Old Oak. Just not confident enough yet in IDing them. Thanks though! A...........EEEEEEE Adawg !!! Lol The sooner you move down south the sooner you can enjoy all this !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasso Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Nice haul of crabs. Best eating in the world. I don't know if you get black trumpets in LA., but I think they would make a good match with frog legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MushroomDan Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 wo wo wo what type of chanties are those? no ridges? sp.? Great haul Cajun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawg Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I love the Lafayette area Cajun .. Have just retired, may just end up your neighbor ... I'll bring the beer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Tasso, I've been keeping my eyes peeled for black trumpets. None yet. Thanks for the suggestion ? Thanks MushromDan !! Adawg, the offer is still on the table. Let me know when you head this way. I don't drink but we sure can enjoy some good eating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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