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History

Beautiful Fishers

From the shad boat to the shrimp trawler, North Carolina’s working boats are a perfect marriage of form and function.

by Philip Gerard
Food

Making a Splash: An Ode to the Shrimpburger

Drive-ins and restaurants around the Crystal Coast turn tiny shellfish into shrimpburgers that are big on flavor. The sandwich is unquestionably one of our most iconic. But is it a burger? One writer investigates.

by Jason Frye
Food

NC Icons: The Crystal Coast Shrimpburger

Fried shrimp, tartar sauce, slaw, and ketchup on a steamed bun — the shrimpburger is an icon of North Carolina.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

A Taste of the Sea at Boro Low Country Kitchen

This restaurant’s signature dish — complete with house seasoning and butter sauce — provides ultimate Low-Country comfort.

by Cate Doty
Recipes

Our State’s 13 Most Popular Recipes of 2021

From creamy, crunchy chocolate walnut pie to melty, cheesy baked spaghetti, these recipes are our readers’ favorites — and ours, too!

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Baked Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Bake until golden and bubbly, then spread it on a cracker.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Small but Mighty: 4 Super Snack Recipes

Bacon and Cheddar, sweet potatoes and shrimp: Some of our favorite Southern flavors pack a big punch in these bite-size snacks.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Seafood Casserole

Shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops swim together in this hearty seafood casserole.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Shrimp & Guacamole Wonton Bites

Pair fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast with guacamole for an appetizer that makes a splash.

by Lynn Wells
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