From the shad boat to the shrimp trawler, North Carolina’s working boats are a perfect marriage of form and function.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
Baked Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Bake until golden and bubbly, then spread it on a cracker.
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.
Seafood Casserole
Shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops swim together in this hearty seafood casserole.
Shrimp & Guacamole Wonton Bites
Pair fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast with guacamole for an appetizer that makes a splash.