Recipes

Charcoal Mullet
“Charcoal mullet is a thing of great pride” among coastal North Carolina cooks, archivist Connie Mason says. Fall’s first chill triggers a delicious, smoky scent along the coast. The aroma rises
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Buttermilk Fried Shrimp
Blend together buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow baking dish. Add shrimp, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Blend together flour and seafood breader or cornmeal in a shallow
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Best Fried Seafood Breading
Salt Box Seafood Joint in Durham is famous for chef Ricky Moore’s light and crispy fried seafood. Here's his secret formula for the best seafood breading.
Instructions: Whisk together all
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Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Crab
Tender, buttery shrimp hugging sweet crab is the ultimate pairing. Bake the shrimp in the oven or on a covered grill. Served them with a simple salad.
Instructions: Peel the
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Oven-roasted Oysters
Get all the roasty deliciousness of oysters cooked over an open fire with this easy recipe for oysters baked in their oven.
Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 375 to 400 degrees.
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Shrimp Salad
Cut the peeled and deveined shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on the size of the shrimp. Place in a large bowl. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper,
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