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    Blackened Cobia

    alanaharrison22 May 12, 2023

    We have fresh cobia this morning, the first fish of the week! This is a unique catch, it is mostly a game fish so we only get a handful. Cobia migrates south to warmer waters in the fall/winter then make the journey back north during the spring/summer. So we catch them on their way by North Carolina. The meat is truly unlike any other fish we catch – its dense…

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    How to Deep Fry Seafood

    alanaharrison22 April 29, 2023

    You can never go wrong with the classic combination of local shrimp, fish and seafood breader! If you’ve been in my seafood market you probably know House Autry is our favorite seafood breader. This North Carolina grain mill has been in business for over 200…

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  • Plate of fried shrimp in sauce with sesame seeds over steamed vegetables
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    Sesame Shrimp

    alanaharrison22 August 4, 2022

    My top shrimp dish of the week is this crispy fried brown shrimp tossed in a honey sesame sauce served over steamed vegetables. Visit us at Harbor House in Hatteras Village for fresh shrimp! Shrimp season in the Pamlico Sound started about two weeks ago…

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    Iconic Grouper Sandwich

    alanaharrison22 June 30, 2022

    There is something special about a grouper sandwich, especially made from Snowy Grouper! The mild sweet fillet makes the best blackened or fried fish sandwiches there is, rivaling McDonald’s fish-fillet anyway in my personal opinion. Most Snowy Grouper is caught off North Carolina and Florida,…

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    Roasted Oysters

    alanaharrison22 May 23, 2022

    Fire up the grill and throw oysters on, simple as that! This is my favorite way to cook oysters and perhaps the easiest. It is a great community event, we often have oyster roasts in the Fall and invite fishermen over to enjoy. Drawn butter…

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Alana Harrison

Welcome to island life on Hatteras. Here you will find seafood recipes, coastal gardening tips, and travel information from the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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    May 12, 2023
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    April 29, 2023
  • Plate of fried shrimp in sauce with sesame seeds over steamed vegetables

    Sesame Shrimp

    August 4, 2022

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Thank you for visiting my site! If you are ever in the Outer Banks, stop by Harbor House for our famous seafood specialties.

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  • Blackened Cobia

    May 12, 2023
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    April 29, 2023

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