Seafood Twice a Week: August Inspiration

We love these last lazy weeks of summer in August, before life speeds up again and our hours are a bit more hectic with school, work & holiday plans. Savor this time of year with a little extra time around the dinner table!

We continue our #eatseafoodtwiceaweek drive with ten great recipe suggestions this August – let’s wrap up this summer season in delicious style:

Soups & Salads

Avocado & Crab Claw Salad
Created by Jaime Young of North Brunswick Township, NJ for the 2020 Phillips Recipe Challenge, this Avocado and Crab Claw Salad recipe is served right in the hollowed out avocado shells.

Crab Salad with Grilled Mango
A summertime favorite you can enjoy year-round! Grilled mango & citrus flavors pair perfectly with the mild heat of chipotle aioli and the sweet taste of Phillips Special Crab Meat.

Appetizers & Light Bites

California Crab Grilled Cheese
What happens when you add sweet crab meat to an American classic like grilled cheese? Give this California Crab Grilled Cheese recipe a try and find out! Recipe created by Patterson Watkins, Grand Prize winner in the 2010 Ultimate Crab Challenge Recipe Contest.

Crab & Spinach Dip Wonton Cups
These savory wonton cups are a simple yet creative way to serve our Crab & Spinach Dip! Try this recipe for a scrumptious, easy party appetizer that’s a pinch to make, serve and eat!

Hot ‘N Puffed Crab Pastry Cups
Puff pastry cups filled with seasoned Phillips Crab Cakes and Lump Crab with a hint of corn and a crumb topping. Recipe created by Ronna F. from Rockville, MD for the 2020 Phillips Recipe Challenge.

Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
Delicious lump crab stuffed into large shrimp, wrapped in bacon and glazed with a sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce. Recipe created by Cristen C. from Runnells, IA for the 2020 Phillips Recipe Challenge.

Lump Crab, Goat Cheese & Roasted Grape Cornbread
A southern style cornbread served in a warm cast iron skillet. The cornbread is studded with large clusters of jumbo lump crab meat, goat and mascarpone cheeses and topped with roasted red grapes. As an added flourish after baking the cornbread is brushed with warm Tupelo Honey for that special touch. Recipe created by Michael W. from Noblesville, IN for the 2020 Phillips Recipe Challenge.

Hearty Entrées

Donald’s Favorite Crab Cakes
This recipe is a savory smooth twist on a Phillips classic from our resident Crabologist! The buttery taste of the classic Ritz crackers complements the flavorful crab meat in Donald’s Favorite Crab Cakes. Best of all, this cake is accented with a creamy aioli with hints of tangy and zesty flavors!

Crab Meat Stuffing
Our original Phillips Crab Meat Stuffing recipe is perfect as a stand-alone side, garnish or filling for your favorite fish or meat. This rich and delicious recipe is ready in 10 minutes and will dress up any dish.

Chicken Chesapeake
This traditional Eastern Shore favorite features creamy crab stuffing baked inside tender and flavorful chicken. Our simple Chicken Chesapeake recipe is packed full of taste, easy to prepare and ready to serve in under 30 minutes!