Seafood

Fork in the Road
John T. Edge Finds Seafood Bliss in Wilmington, North Carolina
Seabird brings a sophisticated taste of North Carolina’s saltwater bounty—and bivalves for breakfast—to downtown guests

Food & Drink
A State-by-State Guide to the South’s 35 Best Oysters
Oyster experts from around the South weigh in on their favorite oysters, by state

Food & Drink
Southern Conundrum: Should You Boil or Steam Blue Crabs?
Which makes for better taste? Texture? We asked the experts to weigh in

Tastemaker
A North Carolina Oyster Oracle
Ryan Bethea wants everyone in the state to be able to get their hands on fresh bivalves

Tools
Tools for a Backyard Seafood Feast
From crab-boil pots to corncob holders, here’s everything you need to set out a memorable spread

Anatomy of a Classic
How to Make Crawfish Étouffée
An Alabama chef with New Orleans roots shares his take on classic crawfish étouffée

Food & Drink
Smoked Kentucky Catfish Dip
Louisville chef Jonathan Searle brings the flavor of Old Florida to his Kentucky home

Travel
A Florida Foodie Road Trip
Take a drive down the Gulf Coast for an unforgettable, seafood-filled adventure
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Food & Drink
Spicy Southern Clams
A swim in cumin-spiced sofrito and a steam in vermouth-scented broth give these clams a kick

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Broiled Oysters with Chile Butter
Chile flakes and a healthy pour of hot sauce bring the fire to these bivalves

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Grilled Sardines
A warm raisin-sherry vinaigrette tempers the strong-flavored fish

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Halibut with Pickled Vegetables
Briny giardiniera brightens simple roasted fish

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Stuffed Calamari
A traditional dish, just-like-grandma-made (if your grandma is a fantastic Italian cook)

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Scallops Over Penne with Vodka Sauce
Sweet seared shellfish contrast with a spirited tomato sauce

Food & Drink
Gulf Snapper “in Cartoccio”
Sweet snapper steamed in parchment paper is easy to scale up for however many you want to serve

Food & Drink
Celebrate Feast of the Seven Fishes
Southern Italy meets the South in a scrumptious holiday tradition

What's In Season
Sheep Thrills
With their unmistakable chompers and full, balanced, flavor, sheepshead are as delightful to catch as they are to eat

Good Eats
Beyond the Beach Shack
You’ve got your fried-platter favorites. But what about finer-dining at the beach? Here are six Southern seafood spots where the only thing nicer than the meal is the view

Harvest
Swelling Interest
The quirky puffer fish known as sugar toads are swimming onto more mid-Atlantic menus

Recipes
Lucy’s Signature Summer Seafood Gumbo
Summer gumbo from Gulf Coast restaurant impresario Lucy “LuLu” Buffett’s new cookbook