While boiled peanuts are a Southern staple, Lake Charles, Louisiana offers a unique twist: steamed peanuts.
This method yields a tender, subtly seasoned legume that’s become a local delicacy, perfectly paired with a cold drink.
Here are five places to try them:
1. Steamed Rice
3209 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2. Seafood Palace
1518 Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3. Darrel’s Famous Po-Boys & More
119 W College St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4. Southern Spice
2200 Jean Lafitte Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
5. The Shell Shack
3821 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Seeking out this warm, savory treat is a must for any visitor looking for an authentic taste of Southwest Louisiana.
