South Carolina Favorite Entrees
↠ Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits:
Description:
Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits is a quintessential Southern dish featuring creamy, slow-cooked cheddar cheese grits topped with succulent, sautéed jumbo shrimp and smoky bacon or andouille sausage. Finished with a rich, savory pan gravy (often with peppers, onions, and lemon), it offers a savory, comforting taste of the coastal South.
↠ South Carolina Chicken Bog:
Description:
South Carolina Chicken Bog is a beloved"wet" Lowcountry one-pot dish combining tender shredded chicken, smoky sausage, and rice simmered in a savory broth. Popular in Pee Dee and coastal regions, it is a comforting, creamy, and sometimes peppery mixture, often served with hot sauce.
↠ Frogmore Stew:
Description:
Frogmore Stew (or Lowcountry Boil) is a iconic South Carolina one-pot, seafood-centric entree featuring boiled shell-on shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn on the cob, and red potatoes. Seasoned heavily with seafood spice (like Old Bay), it is often served communally on newspaper-covered tables with melted butter and lemon.
↠ Gullah Red Rice:
Description:
Gullah Red Rice is a savory, tomato-based rice pilaf rooted in West African jollof tradition, featuring tender long-grain rice simmered with smoked sausage or bacon, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. This staple Lowcountry dish offers a rich, smoky flavor profile with a hint of sweetness, often baked to a fluffy finish.
↠ Southern Fried Catfish:
Description:
Southern Fried Catfish is a classic, comfort-food entrée featuring fresh catfish fillets dipped in buttermilk, breaded in a savory cornmeal and spice mixture, and deep-fried to a golden crisp. The fish is tender and flaky inside, often seasoned with Cajun spices, lemon pepper, and garlic. It is traditionally served with hush puppies, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.