North Carolina Seafood

Here on Hatteras Island summer is in full swing and there is no better time to enjoy eating fresh North Carolina seafood. Check any of Hatteras Island’s local seafood markets where you will find a great selection of fresh fish and shellfish. Seafood harvested in North Carolina is considered some of the best seafood in the world!

This time of year the blue claw crabs are a popular choice by many locals and visitors! You can purchase the blue claws fresh and cook them yourself, or buy the backfin and lump crabmeat that has already been cooked, and the meat removed from the shells ready to use in your favorite recipe!

After searching through my cookbooks, and the web (for some new ideas) it came as no surprise that there are many recipes for crab. In the new “Favorite Recipe” category I’ve included a simple recipe for steaming crabs, which may appeal to anyone who wants to enjoy the fresh, pure succulent taste of the blue claw. For those who would like to use the fresh prepared crabmeat in other ways there are 2 additional crab recipes you may want to try.

Click on “Favorite Recipes” to view all recipes. Check back often as more of our favorites are added! Enjoy!

Katherine