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1 post published by valshort during July 2025| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
1 post published by valshort during July 2025| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
Whenever I smell shrimp steaming on the stovetop, I can expect a flood of memories of home. On warm, summer days in Swansboro, my mother frequently made shrimp salad, which I believe is the perfect…| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
I’ve had a kind reader request the recipe for Capt. Charlie’s Stuffed Shrimp so that she can surprise her son at their Thanksgiving meal! What a fabulous idea— it’s such a festive and tasty dish and a wonderful way to … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
There was always a “special” on Capt. Charlie’s menu. For a mere $2.95 in the 60’s, you could get a piece of fried fish– your choice of flounder, blue fish or mullet– and a nice portion of deviled crab casserole … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
Even before we were associated with Capt.Charlie’s Restaurant in Swansboro, our dad, Harry Tucker, or Pop as we called him, was the expert in the kitchen at home. But our Mama, Lou Grady Thompson Tucker, was a fine cook in … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
There’s really nothing better to me than a light and crunchy soft shell crab, nestled on a soft sandwich roll, and dressed with fresh, sweet cole slaw. That’s the perfect lunch for me on any day! One delicious bite can … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
The dessert menu back in the day at Capt. Charlie’s was minimal, but you could always count on Sara Lee’s New York Cheesecake—usually plain with no toppings—and lemon meringue pie. We had no bakery in town, but the pies were … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
As long as the Tuckers were associated with Capt. Charlie’s, Shrimp and Grits was never on the menu. It was a South Carolina low country dish that didn’t really make its way up “North” until the mid 80’s. The late … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
When the days get shorter and the nights turn cold, I often think about winters in Swansboro! Quite often, a bone-chilling wind blew off the water, penetrating all layers of clothing and leaving a fine, icy dampness on my face … Continue reading →| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
Growing up in Swansboro, NC, being the daughter of the owner of Capt. Charlie’s Seafood Paradise was my one and only claim to fame! When I turned 16, my father put me to work at the restaura…| Capt. Charlie's Daughter
