Can’t-miss shrimp dishes

It’s not hard to find shrimp in Baton Rouge. From fresh to stuffed to tucked in a po’boy, they’re everywhere. Here are a few standouts. Serranos Salsa Company’s refreshing Apricot Glazed Shrimp Salad paints grilled Gulf shrimp with a tangy apricot sauce and serves them over mixed greens with avocados, dried cranberries and almonds. The dressing’s balance of sweetness and acidity and the bounty of plump shrimp make this salad a winner in the remaining weeks of heat. Maxwell’s Bacon-wrapped Shrimp Kabobs are a tailgater’s best pal, providing a punchy seafood option alongside ribs and briskets. Sweet, fresh shrimp are peeled and deveined, wrapped in smoky bacon, then neatly placed on skewers. Toss on hot grates for a few minutes on each side, and serve alone or with chipotle BBQ sauce or a dab of fig preserves. Breaux Bridge’s iconic restaurant and B&B, Café des Amis, is famous for its crawfish-topped catfish, pulsing Zydeco brunch and—most of all—its award-winning BBQ Shrimp Pont Breaux, in which tender jumbo shrimp are served head-on in a pool of the café’s homemade sauce. Owner Dickie Breaux won’t reveal what’s in it, but the sweet, savory and nearly black lacquer is finger-lickin’ good. Wear a bib.