When you think of Topsail Island, three things probably come to mind... sun, sand, and seafood! There is something special about enjoying fresh, local seafood during your beach vacation and we've got the best Topsail Island inspired seafood recipes that will have your mouth watering in no time. 

P.S... these recipes are best enjoyed cooked up in one of our vacation rentals, most of which are equipped with everything you need to whip up a delicious seafood meal! 

Who doesn't love a great crab cake? These delicious crab cakes are loaded with flavor and don't require a ton of ingredients, time, or effort. Serve them up during your next beach vacay and everyone is sure to ask for seconds! 

Shrimp is such a fun and versatile ingredient and can be cooked using a variety of methods like on the grill, fried, or baked. This yummy garlic shrimp with parmesan is perfect served with pasta, warm spinach, or mashed potatoes. Give it a try and let us know your favorite side! 

Lobster tail doesn't have to be something only saved for special occasions at that fancy steakhouse! Grab some fresh, local lobster tail during your next visit to Topsail Island and give this mouth-watering recipe a try! 

If you've never tried scallops, what better time than on your Topsail Island beach vacation? Scallops are absolutely delicious when cooked correctly and the great thing about them is they don't require a ton of prep and cook in minutes! Give these tasty garlic butter scallops a try and your family will surely be impressed. 

Salmon is not only tender and delicious, but also excellent for your health! It is a great source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, potassium, and vitamin D. Whip up this tasty blackened salmon recipe and your taste buds will say, "thank you!"

These yummy little crab-stuffed mushrooms make the perfect appetizer and are bursting with delicious seafood flavor! The neat thing about this recipe is you can customize it to your liking very easily. Play around with different types of cheese and seasonings and create your own delicious mushroom-masterpiece! 

Not everyone is super thrilled about tuna due to memories of grandmas soggy tuna salad sandwiches. Put those bad tuna encounters to rest and try this savory seared tuna covered in a special Asian marinade! Grab some fresh-caught Topsail Island tuna and hit the kitchen with this adventurous recipe. 

Is your mouth watering yet? Give us a call and we'll help you snag the perfect Topsail Island beach vacation rental where you can try out all of these delicious seafood recipes! Happy cooking.