We’re talking portable pasta salads, hand-held sandwiches,easy seafood recipes(shrimp tacos, anyone?
), and other fresh recipes to make your beach trip feel footloose and fancy-free.
Simmer down the reserved marinade in a pan for a sweet and tangy dip.
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All you need is a side salad and crusty bread to complete the meal.
Loads of herbs and tomatoes give this pasta salad that fresh summery flavor you desire.
A lemony vinaigrette adds refreshing zing.
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These carnitas make taco night oh-so easy.
You just need to gather the toppings and make a pitcher of your favorite drink.
Creamy Broccoli Slaw
Store-bought broccoli slaw mix can be a real timesaver.
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This slaw makes a dependable sidekick for any casual lunch or dinner during the summertime.
Pair with grilled fish or a hamburgeryour choice.
Drizzle it with fresh-squeezed lime juice at the end to really take it over the top.
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Make your own fresh salsa or pick some up from the deli.
The addition of sour cream makes it that much more luscious and creamy.
Throw in some baby spinach to cover all the food groups.
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Whip it up on any hungry but lazy night.
This bubbly, warm dip is supremely satisfying on a breezy night.
For the best-tasting dip, look for freshly picked crabmeat at the local seafood counter.
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Cooking the bacon in the oven allows you to sit back and relax.
This recipe tastes best when it has a little time to chill in the fridge.
Southern Fried Corn
Introducing the newest all-star side dish to make with fresh corn kernels.
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It’s skillet-fried and packed with buttery flavor, but the ingredient list is simple and short.
This recipe combines bottled barbecue sauce with cranberry relish for an easy and flavorful dressing.
Coleslaw is the finishing touch.
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Salmon is topped in a super delicious honey-Sriracha sauce.
Or, use Sambal oelek if you see it in the Asian food section in the market.
Use fresh lump crabmeat and a good sourdough from the bakery.
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Stir together a spicy crabmeat mixture and stick these open-faced sandwiches under the broiler for a speedy supper.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs to make it fancy and serve with hunks of crusty bread.
The hearty combination of shrimp, fish, and potatoes makes for an incredibly satisfying meal.
Serve over rice or grits.
Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve it all week.
Crab-And-Bacon Linguine
You’ll be surprised how easy this pasta is to prepare.
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Serve the pasta family-style outside for a relaxed meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Set up a fresh toppings bar for everyone to personalize their plates.
Summer Orzo Salad
This is the ideal dish to have on hand at the beach.
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And you don’t have to fire up the stove for anything except boiling the orzo.
Beef Sliders With Bacon Jam
Not in the mood to flip patties on the grill?
Make a big batch of oven-baked sliders with this fun recipe the whole family will enjoy.
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This Mobile, Alabama, original is an easy and delicious way to use fresh crab meat.
With a rotisserie chicken from the store, dinner will be ready in 15 minutes.
you’re free to serve them on lettuce leaves or in a whole wheat wrap.
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Prepare some white rice or new potatoes to round out your dinner.
Ham Delights
This easy, crowd-friendly dinner starts with a package ofKing’s Hawaiian Rolls.
Give the ham and cheese sliders a few minutes in the oven to get gooey and warm.
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Serve them right out of the oven.
The scampi sauce comes together quickly in a skillet.
Adding some pasta water thickens the glossy sauce just enough to coat the pasta.
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Grab a few pounds of the live ones for a traditional crab boil.
The fillets are seasoned simply with salt and pepper.
It’s the vibrantpea saladthat really makes the dish shine.
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Serve them with seafood or whatever you’re cooking on the grill.
Here’s a simple recipe from Adam Evans, chef at award-winning Birmingham restaurantAutomatic Seafood and Oysters.
check that to include a dollop ofOld Bay Mayowith every bite.
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We’ve mixed up a creamy and lemony dressing with a touch of fresh dill and Creole mustard.
Delicious, buttery, and perfect for beach days.
In this recipe, zucchini and halloumi come together for a tender and extra flavorful combination.
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
There is always room for a classic on a beach trip.
This perfectly grilled sandwich gets a Southern twist with pimiento cheese.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Cheeseburgers don’t always belong on buns.
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Meet the summer salad that transforms the grilling favorite into a delicious pasta salad.
It comes together in one pot with pantry staples so it’s a go-to on a vacation.
Ground beef, onion, spices, and cheese come together in bite-sized treats,
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