Eriks Catering Menu

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Appetizers – Fruit, Cheese & Vegetables Fruit & Domestic Cheese Platter A combination of the freshest fruits available served with cheddar, swiss and colby jack cheeses

Fruit & Imported Cheese Platter A combination of the freshest fruits available served with smoked gouda, creamy havarti and jarlesberg cheeses

Crudité Platter Crisp fresh vegetables served with a tangy dipping sauce

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and assorted cheeses, served with tortilla chips

Hummus Topped with Feta cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, served with pita triangles

Baked Brie or Havarti Your choice of fresh Brie or Havarti cheese wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection, topped with a rich praline sauce

Bruschetta Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, diced red onions and chiffonade of fresh basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil served with homemade crostini

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Thinly sliced prosciutto coated with Borsin cheese and wrapped around crispy asparagus spears

Artichokes Stuffed with Goat Cheese Artichoke hearts filled with creamy goat cheese and lightly breaded

Portobello Spears Marinated and grilled Portobello spears

Portobello Portobello and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Sautéed Portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, mozzarella and fresh basil with cumin sour cream

Vegetable Spring Rolls Crisp vegetables in a spring roll wrapper and lightly fried

Spanikopita Fresh spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough

Appetizers – Seafood Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Ravigote Fresh crabmeat with capers, onions and parsley served with Belgian endive or crostini

Hot Bayou Crab Dip Jumbo lump crab meat tossed with a blend of cheeses, served with crostini

Crawfish, Crawfish, Crab and Brie Dip Succulent Louisiana crawfish tails combined with jumbo lump crab meat and Brie cheese, served with crostini

Stuffed Crab Claws Jumbo blue crab claws with a crabmeat stuffing, lightly breaded and fried golden brown

Shrimp Remoulade Dip Louisiana shrimp, finely diced with green onions and served cold in a homemade remoulade sauce

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Platter Boiled and served with remoulade, cocktail and Pepper Jelly sauces

Stuffed Shrimp Jumbo shrimp, stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing and fried golden brown

Paper Shrimp Shrimp, water chestnuts and cilantro wrapped in a beggar's purse and lightly fried

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 16/20 shrimp wrapped with apple wood smoked bacon served either fried or grilled

Crab Cakes Louisiana lump crabmeat blended with herbs and spices, creole seasoning, coated with Italian breadcrumbs and fried golden brown

Smoked Salmon Spread Norwegian smoked salmon mixed with cream cheese and dill served with mini bagels or water wafers

Crawfish Spring Rolls With glass noodles and sweet carrot sauce

Crawfish Pie Miniature Louisiana crawfish pies served in a flaky cup

Fried Oyster Burritos Served with JalapeĂąo remoulade in a sun dried tomato wrap

Yellow Fin Tuna Crisp Wonton crisp, avocado, Wasabi caviar, red onion, & ponzu sauce

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with a shrimp and crabmeat stuffing

Fried Seafood Platter An assortment of thin farm raised catfish filets, 21/25 shrimp and fresh shucked Louisiana oysters fried golden brown

Appetizers Appetizers – Meat & Poultry Petite Beef Wellingtons Filet dices with mushroom in puff pastry

Mini Natchitoches Meat Pies Spicy ground beef in flaky piecrust

Beef Satay Grilled flank steak on a skewer served with plum sauce

Duck Empanadas Roasted duck, pepper jack cheese, red and yellow bell peppers and spices wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried golden brown, served with pepper jelly sauce

Lollipop Lamb Chops Tender miniature lamp chops crusted in dijon mustard and herbs and roasted to perfection

Coconut Battered Chicken Chicken tenders, dredged in a coconut batter and fried golden brown

Chicken & Cashew Spring Rolls Crunchy cashews and diced chicken breasts with julienne carrots and cabbage, served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce

Appetizers – Savory Cheesecakes Cheesecakes Spinach & Artichoke Cheesecake Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and assorted cheeses, served with tortilla chips

Crawfish and Andouille Cheesecake Succulent Louisiana crawfish tails combined with Andouille sausage and assorted cheeses, served with crostini

Portobello Mushroom Cheesecake Portobello mushrooms, assorted cheeses and onions, baked with a Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, served with crostini

Crabmeat Cheesecake Louisiana crabmeat, peppers, onions and cheeses blended together, served with crostini

Sandwiches Mini Foccaccia Sandwiches Choice of deli meats, salads or vegetarian

Mini PoPo-boys New Orleans style mini cut w/ deli meats or full Size Po-boys

Mini Muffalettas On fresh Italian bread with homemade olive salad and Genoa Salami

Mini Mini Croissant Sandwiches Choice of deli meats, salads or vegetarian

Working Lunch Platter Platter of Sliced Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese, Chicken and Tuna Salad, Pickles, Sliced Tomatoes, and Condiments.

Served with Croissants, Wheat Bread, and French Bread

Soups & Salads Oyster & Artichoke Soup Fresh shucked Louisiana oysters and artichokes simmered in sweet cream with our special creole seasoning blend

Shrimp & Butternut Squash Soup Gulf shrimp and ripened butternut squash blended together with sweet cream

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Andouille sausage, pulled chicken in a traditional New Orleans dark roux

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque Roasted red bell peppers and ripened tomatoes blended together with sweet cream

Italian Wedding Soup Traditional broth base with miniature meatballs, spinach and pearl pasta

Corn & Crab Bisque Fresh shucked corn simmered with sweet cream and jumbo lump crabmeat

Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine lettuce and homemade croutons, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and topped with freshly grated Parmesan

Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad Fresh Spring Mix combined with dried cranberries and soft goat cheese crumbles and tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette

Spinach Salad w/ Strawberries Fresh spinach, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and fresh Louisiana strawberries tossed in a pepper jelly vinaigrette

Mandarin Orange Salad Spring Mix, mandarin oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese crumbles, with a honey raspberry vinaigrette

Cobb Salad Romaine, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, and Homemade Ranch Dressing

Greek Salad Calamata olives, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese crumbles

Italian Salad Crisp Romaine and Iceberg lettuce mix with Genoa Salami, provolone cheese, roma tomatoes, olive salad, and marinated artichokes tossed in a homemade Italian dressing

Carving Station Black Pepper & Citrus Whole Marinated Filet Steamship Round of Beef Prime Rib Turkey Breast Honey Glazed Ham Roasted Pork Loin

Poultry, Beef and Veal Entrees Artichoke Stuffed Stuffed Chicken Breast Hearts of artichoke with garlic and cheeses stuffed in a chicken breast with roasted garlic cream sauce

Chicken Cornbread Cardinale Chicken breast stuffed with crawfish tails and cornbread served with a roasted garlic cream sauce

Chicken Chicken Parmesan Lightly pane chicken breast, served with an authentic style Italian tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese

Rosemary and Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Marinated chicken quarters pasted with rosemary and lemon, grilled and roasted

New Orleans Style Pane Pane Chicken Chicken breast dusted lightly in seasoned flour, pan fried and topped with a creamy alfredo sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken Chicken dusted in ground pecans, pan fried until golden brown

Chicken Tarragon Seared chicken breast coasted with a tarragon laced cream sauce

Filet Mignon Center cut filet, grilled and served with a demi glace

Beef Wellington Filets of beef topped with a Portobello duxelle, wrapped in puff pastry, and served with a duo of Beurre Blanc and demi glace sauces

Tornadoes of Beef Center cut filet seared and served with a green peppercorn sauce

Veal Grillades Tender slices of baby white veal, sautĂŠed with peppers, tomatoes and a brown gravy

Veal Saltimbocca Baby veal slices with prosciutto, provolone cheese and sweet marsala sauce

Veal Picatta Veal tenders sautĂŠed with capers and lemons in a white wine butter sauce

Veal Chops Lollipop veal chops grilled and served with a maple balsamic glaze

Veal Parmesan Lightly breaded veal cutlets pan fried, served with an authentic style Italian tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese

Seafood Entrees Pecan Crusted Catfish Farm raised catfish coated in pecan meal and fried golden brown

Trout or Redfish Erik Fresh Trout or Redfish filet served over a bed of sautĂŠed spinach, topped with a crawfish and shrimp cream sauce

Grilled or Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Served with Orange Soy Beurre Blanc

Grilled or Seared Salmon Filet With Oriental glaze, fresh salsa or Beurre Blanc

Whole Poached Salmon Served cold with Dill Sauce and condiments

Trout Almondine Almondine Traditional New Orleans Style dredged in thinly sliced almonds and lightly fried

Trout Meuniere Fresh trout fried until golden brown and served with a brown butter sauce

Barbeque Shrimp With butter, herbs and spices served with toasted french bread for dipping

Seared Scallops With clarified butter and creole seasoning

New Orleans Seafood Platter A selection of fresh catfish, shrimp and oysters fried golden brown

Seafood Stuffed Lobster Fresh Maine lobster tail stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing

Pastas, Pastas, Potatoes and Rice Dishes Pearl Pasta Acine de pepe pasta with thinly sliced grilled chicken, tossed in a prosciutto cream sauce

Crawfish Pearl Pasta Acine de pepe pasta with fresh crawfish tails, smoked corn, red pepper dices and tomatoes tossed in an andouille cream sauce

Pasta Jambalaya Andouille, chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions Creole style w/ braided pasta

Penne Florentine SautĂŠed spinach and chicken slices in light broth w/ Pecorino Romano

Shrimp or Crawfish Pasta Seasoned fresh Gulf shrimp or Louisiana crawfish tails tossed with penne pasta in a rich cream sauce

Pasta Pomodoro Choice of pasta w/ diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, Olive oil and Parmesan Cheese

Pasta Primavera Seasonal veggies, cheeses, garlic and herbs served either hot or cold

Tortellini Cheese filled tortellini shells combined with your choice of meat, vegetables or seafood and tossed in your choice of sauce

Cannelloni Pasta stuffed with spinach, cheese and chicken with a tomato concasse

Manicotti Pasta stuffed with your choice of cheese or meats and served in an alfredo sauce or our homemade red gravy

Bracioline Veal cutlets stuffed with prosciutto, cheeses and boiled egg, rolled and sautéed in our homemade red gravy

Macaroni Traditional homemade macaroni made with a variety of cheeses and cream sauce

Pommes Dauphine Thinly sliced potatoes with cheeses, served soufflé style

Baked Potato Soufflé Gaufrette potatoes with chives, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream layered and baked to golden perfection

Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes Potato halves stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheeses, bacon, chives and sour cream and lightly baked

Brabant Potatoes Potato cubes sautéed with garlic, butter, fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese

Potatoes Lyonnais Sliced potatoes sautéed with onions, chicken stock and black peppercorns

Potato Latkes Shredded potatoes mixed with minced onion and griddled, served with sour cream and applesauce

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Red skinned Yukon gold potatoes boiled until tender and hand mashed with roasted garlic, butter and Creole seasoning

Jambalaya New Orleans style chicken and sausage jambalaya

Risotto Rich and creamy traditional Italian rice dish available in several options with cheese, seafood, meat and vegetables

Desserts Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce, Brownies, Cakes, Caramel Custard, Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit Puree, Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cookies, Crème Brulee, Crepes, Éclairs, Fruit Tarts, Mousse, Napoleons, Petit Fours, Pies, Pralines, Tiramisu

Bar Service and Additional Menu Items upon Request