Category: Recipes

West Indies Salad

Posted on By Stephanie Evans

A Mobile Bay Classic with a Tangy Twist

Born right here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, West Indies Salad is a chilled crab delicacy that’s all about simplicity and bold flavor. With sweet jumbo lump crab, punchy onions, and a bright vinegar-oil marinade, this regional favorite is perfect for hot days, holiday spreads, or anytime you’re craving something coastal and refreshing. Made ahead and served ice-cold, it’s a true taste of Mobile tradition—no fluff, just flavor.

  • One pound jumbo lump crab meat
  • One large onion chopped
  • 4oz Wesson oil
  • 3oz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Black Pepper
  • Tony’s Creole Seasoning
  • Cup of Ice

In container with lid place crab meat on bottom and cover with onion.
Sprinkle Black pepper over top generously. Season with Tony’s to taste.
Cover with ice and refrigerate over night. Mix carefully not to bust up crabmeat before serving.

Gulf Coast Ceviche

Posted on By Jessica Wohner

Bright, Zesty, and Pure Gulf Coast Flavor

There’s nothing like the refreshing bite of ceviche on a warm day and this Gulf Coast-inspired version brings all the coastal vibes straight to your kitchen. Packed with citrus-marinated fresh fish, crisp onions, juicy tomatoes, spicy chiles, and creamy avocado, this dish is a vibrant nod to seaside simplicity. Whether you’re serving it with tostadas, tortilla chips, or good ol’ saltines, this ceviche is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

  • 1 pound fresh, skinless snapper, bass, halibut, or other ocean fish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 11/2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 medium-large tomatoes (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Fresh hot green chiles (2 to 3 serranos or 1 to 2 jalapeños), stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish
  • 1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives (manzanillos for a typical Mexican flavor)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced

Tostadas, tortilla chips, or saltine crackers, for serving