Mobile Bay Magazine Staff
Seafood Gumbo
Historian John Sledge shares his grandmother's classic seafood gumbo recipe.
Shrimp Boil
Ben Cooksey shares his favorite shrimp boil recipe, a summertime classic perfected over the years on Dog River.
Summer Crab Boil
This summer crab boil is perfect for a backyard gathering. A trio of buttery dipping sauces make it even more decadent.
Deviled Eggs
Mrs. Mary Godbold perfected the art of the deviled egg. Using her classic recipe, her grandson, Wes, continues to serve them at every family gathering.
Shrimp Creole
A classic Junior League “Jubilee” shrimp creole recipe, perfect for serving a crowd.
Pickled Shrimp
This classic pickled shrimp recipe is the perfect cold appetizer for a hot summer day.
Marinated Crab Claws
Elizabeth Damrich’s mother-in-law, Suzanne Damrich, passed down this easy, marinated crab claw recipe.
BBQ Shrimp
This flavorful BBQ shrimp recipe is a Lapeyrouse family favorite.
Stuffed Crab
This stuffed crab recipe is easy to freeze for drop-in company. It also makes the perfect stuffing for baked flounder.
Shrimp Pacific
Louise McClelland shares this recipe for Shrimp Pacific given by her good friend MaryLou Hyland.










