Southern Seafood Like You’ve Never Had Before

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Craving seafood that’s as bold and flavorful as the South itself? Get ready to dive in with recipes like Shrimp Cocktail, perfect for any occasion, or indulge in a Southern favorite like Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy—because why settle for ordinary when you can have seafood royalty? Looking for something with a little kick? Try Blackened Shrimp or spice things up with a tangy Remoulade Sauce for dipping. Whether you’re whipping up a classic Shrimp and Corn Chowder or serving up a fun, quick dinner of Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cabbage Slaw (30 minutes!), you’re bound to find your next seafood obsession here. And if you’re feeling extra indulgent, don’t miss the comforting Salmon Croquettes or the crowd-pleasing Stuffed Deviled Crab: A South Carolina Lowcountry Classic. Tempted yet? Click through for more Southern seafood goodness!

Oysters Rockefeller

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Oysters Rockefeller on a silver baking sheet.
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A must-make dish for any oyster aficionado, Oysters Rockefeller is a luxurious appetizer that turns any occasion into a very special one.
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Tartar Sauce

Pieces of fried fish on a white platter with a bowl of the best tartar sauce recipe with a small spoon
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Ditch the store bought stuff and learn how to make the BEST TARTAR SAUCE! Made with mayo, relish, herbs, and lots of citrus, this is fantastic as the perfect seafood dip! 
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Stuffed Deviled Crab: A South Carolina Lowcountry Classic

Baked crab cakes, garnished with diced red peppers and green onions, on a wooden surface.
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Mix some green onions, bell pepper, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, and crab meat (lump or claw) to make a crab stuffing that’s straight out of Lowcountry tradition. With deep Gullah roots, Stuffed Deviled Crab is as rich in flavor as it is in history.
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Remoulade Sauce

Remoulade
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This Creole-style remoulade sauce recipe is made with mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and spices. It’s creamy, tangy, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Shrimp Cocktail

shrimp on ice with cocktail sauce.
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This quick and easy shrimp cocktail recipe is served with the most delicious cocktail sauce, for a party appetizer everyone will love!
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Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Cabbage Slaw (30 Minutes!)

Platter of fish tacos topped with Pineapple Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Aioli
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Summer weather is upon us in our part of the world and that means one thing to us: Grilling season! These grilled fish tacos are my take on the fish tacos
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Salmon Croquettes

Overhead of salmon croquettes or salmon cakes on white platter with tartar sauce
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These delicious Southern Salmon Croquettes are an easy soul food classic done right! Nice and tender on the inside full of salmon flavor and aromatics, yet crunchy and delicious on the exterior.
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Seafood Pasta

seafood pasta.
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My seafood pasta recipe is an elegant yet simple dinner that comes together in minutes. The marinara sauce takes it to another level!
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Catfish Stew

Close up of a large pot of catfish stew, featuring chunks of catfish, diced tomatoes, bacon pieces, potatoes, and a rich, seasoned broth
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This catfish stew is bomb! Fresh veggies, savory broth, and huge chunks of catfish make this stew perfect for dinner and lunch!
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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

A large bowl of shrimp and corn chowder on the table with shrimp on top and a bowl of tomatoes and fresh corn on the side.
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A deliciously light Shrimp and Corn Chowder with all the taste of Southern Comfort Food without all the guilt.
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Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy

A plate of creamy mashed potatoes topped with succulent shrimp and a rich, savory gravy. The dish is garnished with chunks of crab meat and small pieces of red bell pepper, adding color and texture to the meal. The gravy glistens, blending the flavors together.
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Here’s the real deal—Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy is the way Shrimp and Grits was meant to be made. No need to be Southern or Gullah to pull this off; it’s so easy, anyone can whip up this comforting dish at home.
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Shrimp Boil

The image features a tray containing shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage, and lemon wedges, all garnished with fresh herbs.
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Easy Shrimp Boil! A Southern favorite that includes tender shrimp, hearty potatoes, flavorful sausage, and sweet corn all boiled together in one big pot.
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Blackened Shrimp

The image shows grilled shrimp seasoned with spices, accompanied by lemon wedges on a white plate.
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Buttery Blackened Shrimp is a Cajun dish made with tender shrimp generously coated with a spicy blackened seasoning and pan fried in a hot skillet until lightly charred.
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Jambalaya

Pan full of homemade jamabalaya with shrimp, sausage, chicken, rice and vegetables.
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 Jambalaya! This classic southern recipe is brimming with three proteins including tender shrimp, chicken and sausage, and it’s cooked with hearty rice
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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