Mardi Gras Dinner Party

Do you celebrate Mardi Gras?  Whether you like to go all out or just keep things low key, consider it a good excuse for some delicious food.  Spicy and sweet with a decent dose of indulgence–that’s how I like to think about the food for a Mardi Gras Dinner Party.  If you want,  add in some decorations for fun.  It’s a celebration.  Have fun!

I have loved the idea of Mardi Gras and Carnivale for decades.   It’s probably been since my first trip to Venice during my study abroad, which happened to correspond with Carnivale.  For me, it brings to mind masks, beads, feathers (on the masks), shiny costumes–all sorts of “flash and trash” things that did and still do appeal to my inner 5 year old.  It is only in more recent years that the allure of Mardi Gras has started to shift for me from the spectacle to the food.  Now, although I still fantasize about the extravaganza, the food is my way of bringing the party home in a more accessible fashion during an otherwise normal, have-adulting-things-to-do kind of week.  

Another benefit is that having a Mardi Gras Dinner Party gives me a good reason to try my hand at some Cajun / Creole food with a little bit of kick.  I don’t know about where you are, but here it’s cold and rainy this week, so I’m thinking about Low Carb Jambalaya (i.e. using cauliflower rice).  But first, we’ll start things off with some Firecracker Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms for appetizers and Shrimp Remoulade as a starter course.  (I might toss in a Keto Praline Cheese Ball if I have time.  We’ll see.)  I’ll serve the Low Carb Jambalaya with some Keto Cornbread and Keto Creole Green Beans.  Then we’ll cap things off with a Keto King Cake Earthquake Cake.  (Say that 10 times fast.)

The Details

Number of People: 9

Serving Style: Coursed & Plated

Guest Arrival Time: 7:00 pm-ish (It’s Friday, so anything goes.)

The Menu for Our Mardi Gras Dinner Party

Appetizers

Firecracker Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms

Keto Almond Flour Corn Dog Bites

Starter Course

Shrimp Remoulade

Entrée

Low Carb Jambalaya

Sides

Keto Creole Green Beans

Keto Cornbread

Dessert

Keto King Cake Earthquake Cake

Wine Pairing Ideas

• Malbec Blend
  • 2018 Peju Province Winery Building the Tower
• Zinfandel
  • 2019 Peju Province Winery Zinfandel 
  • 2018 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel Twin Rivers El Dorado
• Zinfandel Blend
  • NV Prisoner Wine Company Saldo
• Syrah
  • 2018 Cakebread Cellars Syrah Suscol Springs Vineyard

Low Carb Jambalaya

Packed with delicious andouille sausage, juicy chicken, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful blend of Creole seasoning, onions, bell pepper, and celery, this Low Carb Jambalaya is a flavor bursting meal that is sure to spice up your dinner party menu or your weekly meal plan!

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Firecracker Stuffed Mushrooms

These Firecracker Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms are a flavor-punched appetizer with a great kick that perfectly complements the cheese and umami from the mushrooms. Try these for your next dinner party and your guests will thank you!

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Keto Almond Flour Corn Dog Bites

Scrumptious and adorable, these Keto Almond Flour Corn Dog Bites make a great low carb appetizer or snack for any dinner party or get together. Serve them up with some mustard and sugar free ketchup for dipping. Be sure to grab one because they’ll go fast!

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Keto Creole Green Beans

Savory and sweet, these Keto Creole Green Beans make the perfect side for a Mardi Gras celebration or any night of the week.

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Shrimp Remoulade

This Shrimp Remoulade makes a delicious starter dish for your Mardi Gras Dinner Party menu!

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Keto Cornbread

This Keto Cornbread is one of my "go to" side dishes and makes a great addition to a Mardi Gras Dinner Party menu!

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Keto King Cake Earthquake Cake

Delicious, festive and decadent, this Keto King Cake Earthquake Cake is a fun, low-carb dessert mash-up. Whether you need a dessert for a Mardi Gras Dinner Party or any other event, you’ve got to give this a try!

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