Great Seafood Recipes From The Oregon Coast
Seafood is very abundant on the Oregon Coast and is one of my favorite foods as well as my husbands. I love to try new recipes and I have found some great ones.
There is nothing like going clamming or crabbing and then going back and cooking them. They are so nice and fresh and succulent.
You can't beat fresh fried clams on an open fire. You also don’t want to forget about that tasty clam chowder or crab legs dipped in garlic butter or even a Crab Louis. I am drooling already!
We love to go fishing and then cooking what we have caught but you don’t have to do your own fishing. There are fresh seafood markets all along the coast and that have the best fresh products caught right out in the Pacific Ocean. One of our favorite places to buy some is in Lincoln City. The stores aren’t fancy but boy do they have great choices. It all depends on what is in season. In Newport you can even buy fresh halibut, salmon and crabs right off the fishing boats.
When we go to the coast, if we are not camping then we rent a motel with a kitchen. For some of our meals we like to get some fresh seafood to prepare in the motel. We also like to buy extra to take home and freeze, that way we can enjoy it all year long. You can also check out these Salmon cooking tips.
Great Seafood Festivals On The Oregon Coast
There are many festivals all along the scenic Oregon coast. This is a list of the some of them. If you know of any more that should be listed here please
let me know and I will list them here.
- Astoria Warrenton Crab Festival. This festival is held in Astoria and is Oregon?s largest festival. You can enjoy a crab dinner served by the Astoria Rotary Club any time during the event. For more information you can call 503-325-6311
- Reedsport/Winchester Bay Wine, Beer, Seafood and Music Festival This brand new event is like no other on the Oregon Coast. At no other Oregon Coast festival will you find all of these elements brought together in one place. For more information contact 1-800-247-2155
- Charleston Seafood Festival This festival includes live entertainment, contests for kids and adults, arts and crafts and lots of different kinds of food. There is a beer and wine garden, harbor tours and a Coast Guard open house. For more information contact 1-800-247-2155.
- Depoe Bay Annual Salmon Bake Over 2,000 pounds of salmon is slow roasted to perfection on alder stakes, just as the native American did 2,000 years ago. For more information contact 1- 877-765-2878
- Newport Seafood and Wine Festival This festival attracts visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. Packed with fun, food and wine. For more information contact 1-800-262-7844
Favorite Recipes
Here is a collection of great recipes from people who love to cook.
Health Benefits
The FDA recommends that Americans incorporate at least eight ounces of seafood, or two servings, into their diets per week. Eating small amounts high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as shrimp, tuna, salmon, pollock and catfish daily can cut the risk of death due to heart disease by 20 percent, according to studies released at the Seafood and Health conference. It is great to know that something that you like to eat is also good for your health. It is easy to get your correct amount of fish because you can substitute it in many different dishes. What a great way to help lower your cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease! I am all for that.
Your Favorite Recipe
Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with us?
I would love to hear about it so would you please take the time to contact me and let us know what your favorite dish is. With your permission I will put it on this web site and give you credit for the recipe. We are always looking for new recipes that people would like.
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