Recreate Our Native Coastal Dishes
Nana’s Low Country Shrimp Stew
By Carmen Bentz mother of boating industry legend Earl Bentz of Triton Boats- 1 1/2 lbs of raw medium size shrimp
- 2 heaping tablespoons of plain flower
- 3 slices of bacon
- 1 med green bell pepper diced
- 1 med onion diced
- Kitchen bouquet
- Rinse shrimp well in cold water
- Put shrimp in a large sauce pan
- Water 2 inches above shrimp and cover
- Salt to taste
- Take shrimp out of water after boil
- Save shrimp water for later use
- Pick and devain shrimp
- Put bacon in dutch oven
- Saute onion and bell pepper in bacon greese
- Add flower and shrimp
- Add enough shrimp water to make a step and stir with whisk
- Approx 1/2 teaspoon of kitchen bouquet
- Cook approx 1-2 mins on low heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serve over grits!!!!!!
Gumpa’s Broccoli Cheese Sauce
By DF Jenkins SR Plantation Owner and man to introduce Broccoli to Charleston SC in 1927- Makes 4 Servings
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese
Donna’s Tuna Tar Tar/Yum
By Donna Taylor/Wilmington Local/ Extraordinary Cook and Sales Rep Sanuk and L Space- You may want to add more or less according to taste
- 1 lb of extremely fresh Tuna chopped well
- 1/4 Cup of toasted sesame oil
- 2 Limes Juice Squeezed
- 1 tsp “Sriracha” hot chili sauce
- 1 Bunch of cilantro chopped well
Add all together mix gently and serve with tortilla chips or over rice
Brea’s Holly Molly Guacamole
By Brea Faircloth/Accomplished Lady Angler- Great party dip or exceptional on surf and turf burgers and fish tacos
- 4 avocados
- 2 dollops of sour cream
- 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Pico de Gallo or 1 tomato(Small) diced, 1 onion diced(small), cilantro
Mash 2 avocados then dice the next 2, add remaining ingredients, salt to taste and squeeze the juice of a lime. Let marinate 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with lime tortillas or pita chips and can be used as a topping for surf and turf burgers or fish tacos.
Gigi’s Crab Corn Chowder
By Sheri Fulford/Holden Beach Native and Decendant of long line of commercial fisherman- 2 tablespoons of butter 1 cup of cream corn
- 1 cup of chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 Cup of Chopped red pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 Cup of chopped yellow pepper 2 teaspoons sherry or totaste
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1 tablespoon of corn meal
- 1 can of 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 and 1/2 cups of half and half
- 12-15 oz. crabmeat
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn
In a large saucepan, melt butter and then add onion and peppers. Saute uncovered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes. Gradually add flour and cornmeal to vegetable mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add milk and half and half, crabmeat, corn, creamcorn, peppers, and paprika. Heat stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until chowder is hot, stir in sherry and serve.
IE's Crabcakes
- 2 Cans of crabmeat
- In a small bowl mix with 2 tablespoons of mayo and salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of old bay seasoning
- Make into patties
- Small amount of oil Fry in pan with canola oil until brown
IE’s Shrimp and Rice
By Ina Lee Fulford/Holden Beach Native and Wife of Legendary Shrimper Capt of Alaford Jabie Fulford- 1 LB of Fresh Peeled shrimp
- Devain them and if large shrimp cut up in 3 pieces
- 1/2 Cup of diced tomatoes
- 2 Cups of water
- 1 Cup of Rice
- Cook water rice and tomatoes together till almost done
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Stir in shrimp and cook until done (make sure not to overcook shrimp)