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West Indies Salad

Mobilian Lucy Lott shares her recipe for West Indies salad — perfect for dining outdoors on a hot summer day.

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.

Pickled Shrimp

This classic pickled shrimp recipe is the perfect cold appetizer for a hot summer day.

Shrimp Creole

A classic Junior League “Jubilee” shrimp creole recipe, perfect for serving a crowd.

Marinated Crab Claws

Elizabeth Damrich’s mother-in-law, Suzanne Damrich, passed down this easy, marinated crab claw recipe.
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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.

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Mobile Bay Recipes

We sifted through more than 50 years of recipes to find the dishes every local cook should have in their repertoire.

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