Seafood Twice a Week: October Inspiration

Welcome to National Seafood Month – this is the perfect time to try some new seafood dishes in the kitchen! Check out your local grocery store’s seafood section for new products & offerings – many retailers are running money-saving specials all month long. We’ve got you covered with tons of recipe ideas for crab, but check out this recipe feature from our friends over at the Seafood Nutrition Partnership for some delicious seasonal seafood dishes featuring a wide range of seafood proteins.

Enter to win a delicious year! In honor of National Seafood Month, we’re offering our loyal fans the chance to win a year of free seafood on us, in our restaurants or at home. One lucky seafood lover will win a year of free seafood at their favorite Phillips Seafood restaurant or a year of Phillips premium grocery products. Enter to win here!

Here are 8 recipes to get you started this month:

Soups & Salads

Spicy Pumpkin Crab Soup
The sweet and refined earthy flavor of pumpkin, accented with tender crab meat and spices. This creamy and aromatic soup has a hint of spice and everything nice. A warm treat that is sure to be a fall favorite! Want to see this recipe in action? Check out our Spicy Pumpkin Crab Soup Recipe Video. Recipe submitted by: Mary W. from Baldwin, MD

Crab and Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
Hearty salad rich with grilled sweet potatoes and sweet crab salad enhanced with Jalapeno Cream and Red Hot Chili Sauce.

Appetizers & Light Bites

Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin
The gratin is a warm, comforting dish perfect for the holidays, and good anytime of year. In this recipe, the gratin is full of a creamy sauce with Phillips Jumbo Lump Crab topped with fresh breadcrumbs. Baked until hot, bubbly and golden and served as an appetizer. Recipe created by David R. from Spokane Valley, WA for the 2020 Phillips Recipe Challenge.

Crab Cake Mini Flatbreads
Sweet meets savory in this awesome appetizer with goat cheese, arugula and fig! Crab cake minis are the perfect addition to this combination.

Crispy Crab Cake BLT
Crispy peppery bacon is a great addition to a crab cake sandwich – dust on some Phillips Seafood Seasoning for a little kick!

Smoked Mozzarella Crab Fonduta
A decadently rich and creamy cheese fondue, stuffed with lump crab meat and served with roasted garlic bruschetta and tangy tomatoes! Recipe created by Amy A., Pennsville NJ for the Phillips Ultimate Crab Challenge.

Hearty Entrées

Chili Lime Crab Cakes
A savory twist on a traditional recipe, these Chili Lime Crab Cakes feature ranch dressing & chili garlic paste. Serve with a quick & easy chipotle avocado mayonnaise.

Crab & Corn Imperial
Created by Lynn P. of Baltimore, Maryland; winner of the 2000 Phillips Crab Meat Recipe Contest.