If there is one thing Charleston, SC, is known for is its delicious Lowcountry seafood cuisine. Charleston’s Gulf Coast location means there is an endless supply of fresh fish, shrimp, oysters, and crab. Seafood restaurants in Charleston, SC, use this fresh seafood to make the region’s distinctive Lowcountry seafood boil; a Lowcountry boil includes corn on the cob, potatoes, shrimp, crab, and sausage.
Classic Lowcountry seafood also includes shrimp and grits, oyster roasts, and shrimp gumbo. These dishes are usually served with Gullah rice, grits, or cornbread, with a side of okra and tomatoes.
Lowcountry cuisine is heavily influenced by both West African and French cooking. The Gullah are a unique group descended from African slaves from Sierra Leone, who settled in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia. In fact, rice is the connection between the Gullah and Sierra Leone, where their ancestors grew the grain. Today, Gullah-style rice, made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, pepper, and paprika is a staple in
When people in Charleston host a large gathering, an oyster roast, and a Lowcountry shrimp boil are invariably on the menu. It’s a delicious regional tradition that even newcomers to Charleston readily adopt. Whether you’re cooking at home or enjoying one of the many seafood restaurants across Charleston, SC, you’ll quickly come to love savory and easy Lowcountry cuisine.
Mt. Pleasant Seafood is the source for the freshest seafood in Charleston, as well as for catering your next with an authentic oyster roast and Lowcountry shrimp boil. web
