Spanning from the east coast to the west coast many families enjoy seafood with their Thanksgiving dinners. Dungeness Crab is extremely popular and easy to find on the upper West Coast and delicious shellfish like oyster and crab are staples on the East Coast. Try some coastal seafood-based twists on Thanksgiving classics this holiday season.
Chile and Garlic Dungeness Crab with Garlic Noodles
Dungeness Crab season opens at the beginning of November along the Pacific Northwest, so there are incredibly close ties to the Thanksgiving holiday and enjoying Dungeness crab. Participate in part of a Northwest thanksgiving dinner this year by trying a Dungeness Crab recipe.
Oyster Stuffing
Oyster stuffing is a classic dish on any Northeaster’s Thanksgiving table. Contrary to popular belief, oyster stuffing shouldn’t taste fishy or like oysters. If done correctly, it is the perfect combination of tender shellfish, savory herbs, and buttery breadcrumbs. It makes for an elevated Thanksgiving stuffing that is easy to cook and will bring a coastal twist to your Thanksgiving dinner. However, as those who have eaten them know, bad oysters can easily ruin a delicious dish.
Clam Dip
Clam dip is a must for a pre-dinner, game time appetizer. Enjoyed with potato chips this sweet, savory, and salty combo is perfect to get people’s appetites ready for Thanksgiving Day football games. It is an incredibly easy recipe and a huge crowd pleaser so be prepared to put this dip in the regular game-day snack rotation.
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe is so easy and flavorful. It can be baked, grilled, or pan fried in a matter of minutes! It makes the perfect appetizer otherwise you can pair it with rice, pasta, or a healthy salad to make it a delicious main course.
Mediterranean Sautéed Scallops
Easy, quickly sauteed scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe–fresh tomatoes, shallots, capers, oregano and more.
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