Winter is here but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a great time to cook some amazing beach-inspired recipes. Whether you are looking for a few last minute New Year’s Ever party ideas or just want to bring a little bit of the beach vibe to your dinner table, this week we have some great recipes that everyone in the family will love.

Ultimate Crab Cakes

Everyone loves fresh Carolina crabs. And of course, the best way to enjoy crab is in crab cakes.

Crab cakes are not only delicious, they are also easy to make, go great with a host of dishes and are perfect for a cool winter night.

For this easy and fun recipe check out Tyler Florence of the Cooking Channel’s step by step instructions. You’ll be sitting on your deck on Ocean Isle Beach watching the waves roll in eating delicious crab cakes in no time.

Want to learn more about all things crab on Ocean Isle Beach? Check out our previous post:Learn All About Crabbing on Ocean Isle Beach.

Seafood and Sausage Gumbo

Some things just go well together. Peas and carrots, football and fall, gumbo and chilly weather. This richly flavored Seafood and Sausage Gumbo combines the heat of sausage with the light flavor-absorbing characteristics of shrimp into one perfect bowl of warmth and comfort. One fun thing about this recipe is the ability to add or subtract ingredients for your family’s taste. A steamy bowl of Gumbo is sure to warm the belly on a cool Ocean Isle Beach day.

Honey Mustard Salmon

There is no dispute that salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. This recipe only takes twenty minutes to make, is paleo friendly, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor. If you have a salmon lover among you, then you will definitely want to try this Honey Mustard Salmon recipe during your next Ocean Isle Beach vacation.

Creamy fish pie

Peas, pie crust, cream sauce and fresh fish! What more could you ask for in a dish? We agree there is just something delicious and comforting about a great fish pie. We found this recipe on Delicious which has a wide range of incredible dishes.

Need help making this recipe? Don’t worry, we have everything you need right here. Click here to get the full recipe and ingredient list.

Seafood Mac & Cheese

They had us at Mac & Cheese, but this recipe has a twist. Now, a lot of folks might be scared off because of the sardines, but don’t be. The sardines add a nice touch of seafood flavor, a little saltiness, and believe us when we say this Seafood Mac and Cheese recipe comes together perfectly into a dish of hearty and filling cheesy wonderfulness.

Ready to make some of these recipes during your next Ocean Isle Beach vacation? If you are, now is the perfect time to book your Ocean Isle Beach vacation. We have a great selection of vacation homes. Give us a call today at 800-727-9222 to speak with one of our friendly reservationists or click the button below to start your beach vacation today.