March 13th, 2012 | by admin
Despite its fearsome appearance and aggressive nature, the blue crab is greatly cherished in the Lowcountry. Many Chefs prefer the blue crab’s sweet meat over all other locally caught seafood. This interesting animal is often sought by recreational fishermen, and it also supports a considerable commercial fishery. The blue crab requires both inshore brackish waters more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Flounder Serves 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 lb small local shrimp 1 small can (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 pound local crabmeat 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons water 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Shrimp & Crab Gumbo Serves 15 Ingredients Stock 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 gallon plus 2 cups clam juice 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 8 bay leaves Roux 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Sauteed Soft Shelled Crab Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk 4 small soft-shell crabs, cleaned 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Rèmoulade Sauce for serving Directions Place the milk in a shallow bowl large more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Crab Quiche Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pie crust pastry (large enough to line 10″ pie plate or quiche pan) 1 c. blue crab meat 1 c. monterey jack cheese, shredded 1/2 c. green onions, sliced 6 eggs 1 c. light cream 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. tabasco Directions Roll out pastry more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Crab Cakes Recipe from: Robert Duvall’s Mother Makes 6 Ingredients 1 pound crab meat (jumbo, lump or back-fin) 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise 2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 small onion, grated 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder (optional) 18 Ritz crackers, crumbled Directions Combine all more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Crab Meat Lasagna Serves 4 Ingredients 1 16 ounce package lasagna noodles 1 pound cooked salad shrimp 1 pound fresh crab meat 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al more »
October 19th, 2011 | by admin
Click here for October 19, 2011 issue Sexy Fish: Shrimp Sexy Fish: Blue Crab Sexy Fish: Oysters Recipe: Crab Meat Lasagna Recipe: Shrimp Bisque Recipe: Whale Rib’s Oyster Rockefeller
October 12th, 2011 | by admin
Double Take… Do you ever look at something and wonder exactly what you are looking at? Well here is one for you…. Check out this picture…. What do you think you are looking at? Are you sure you know? Look again – look closer!!! If you guessed that it is a basked of crabs you more »
August 24th, 2011 | by admin
