Calabash, North Carolina
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"Seafood Capital of the World"
Bordering the Calabash River and the South Carolina State line, Calabash is a quiet, somewhat secluded town, that is just a few minutes drive to the hustle and bustle of the Grand Strand and the activity of the Myrtle Beach area, yet it remains a world apart. With a population of just under 1000, the town is full of friendly folks and some areas will remind you of days long ago, when you knew your neighbors and they knew you.
A bit of Calabash History
The name "Calabash" reportedly came from the Indians, who named this unique settlement after a long necked gourd. The Calabash River is shaped like a gourd, so this resemblance is definitely inherent.Recorded history shows that the land in the Calabash area was a province of the Lords Proprietors. It was included in a grant of 48,000 acres to Proprietor Landgrave Thomas Smith in May, 1691. Smith conveyed hundreds of acres in and around Calabash to one of the early known settlers, the Indian trader, William Waites. The first two families living in the area were Samuel Thomas and Jessie Wilson families. These two families were the roots of the Calabash early settlement. The first seafood establishment opened around 1935.
Shopping in Calabash
Besides being known for its seafood and restaurants, there are specialty shops for those who enjoy shopping. One of my favorite shopping destinations in town is Callahan's Nautical Gifts and St. Nick's Nacks. Located on the corner of Hwy 179 and River Road just up the street from the waterfront. It boasts a huge variety of nautical style gifts, jewelry, t-shirts, fudge, toys and novelty items, as well as one of the largest Christmas themed shops in the area. The combined departments of Callahan's boasts 35,000 square feet of shopping - so plan to spend some time browsing and enjoying this landmark shop in Calabash. The Mayor of Calabash Researches its History
Only in a small town can you find this kind of historic flavor...
- How Calabash Got it's Name - Calabash, NC - South Brunswick Magazine - Life in Southern Brunswick County, NC
- South Brunswick Magazine is a publication of Carolina Marketing Company, LLC, for the Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash, Oak Island and Southport area of Brunswick County, North Carolina. A magazine for information about restaurants, attractions, local businesses, hou
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Golfing in Calabash
Yet another attraction to the Calabash area is the world class golf courses located within a few minutes in any direction. There are six courses located within the towns limits, nine if you count the multiple courses offered at some of the resorts. They include: Brunswick Plantation with its 3 courses, Carolina Shores Golf Course, The Meadowlands Golf Club, The Pearl Golf Links, Farmstead Golf Links and Crow Creek Golf Club.The greens don't stop in Calabash though, there are at least two dozen more courses readily available year round within twenty miles of Calabash in neighboring North Carolina towns as well as the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach areas of South Carolina.
If mini golf is more your speed, there is also Calabash also offers the Tropical Adventure Mini Golf located right on Hwy 179 in the heart of the town.
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Calabash Shrimp Recipe
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
One of the things that made Calabash, NC famous is the wonderful seafood served up in its local restaurants. This recipe for Calabash Shrimp is best when the shrimp is fresh, not frozen and the oil is fresh and hot. Be sure to let us know how you like it if you happen to try it. (recipe is from food.com)
Ingredients
- 16 oz Fresh Shrimp
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Combine the flour and cornmeal with a bit of salt and pepper and place on a plate. Place the breadcrumbs on another plate.
Scramble the egg with a little water (about 2 teaspoons); this makes the egg lighter.
Rinse your shrimp and pat dry.
Dip your shrimp in egg, then cornmeal mix, then egg mix and lastly bread crumbs.
Fry until light golden brown.
Serve with cocktail or tartar sauce. Always offer hot sauce as well.
Cracker Meal - Fried Oysters
- Serves: 4
This recipe for another Calabash, NC style favorite is from epicurean.com. The coating is light, crisp, and lets the oysters really shine. It's not exactly, but very similar to, the way the restaurants in Calabash, North Carolina, the self-proclaimed seafood capital of the world, fry oysters.
Ingredients
- 32 medium oysters
- shucked and liquor reserved
- Peanut oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups cracker meal
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
Instructions
1. Place the oysters in a bowl in their liquor and refrigerate them until ready to fry. In a deep saucepan or pot, heat the oil until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fat thermometer.
2. Mix the cracker meal and flour in a large shallow dish. A baking dish works well.
3. Drain the oysters, and drop them into the coating one by one, keeping them separated. Coat each oyster well, shaking off the excess cracker meal and flour mixture. Drop each oyster gently into the hot oil and fry until it is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. It is important not to overfry them. Drain them on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Other websites/lenses about Calabash
- Weather Bug - Calabash, NC
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- Recent Area Business Reviews in Calabash, NC
- Neat little page that has several reviews of area restaurants, charter fishing and shops.
- Links and information for the boating enthusiasts in Calabash, NC
- Another neat little page that offers links to all of the mariners need in the Calabash, NC area.
- A forum site that has posts relevant to events and happenings in the Calabash, NC area
- Forum site with relevant information for the people of Calabash, NC
- Calabash, NC on Facebook
- Where people post comments and pictures of the area
- TripAdvisor has a one stop shop for Calabash, NC
- More information about area attractions, activities and lodging in Calabash, NC
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grannysage Mar 20, 2012 @ 5:46 pm | delete
- We are heading for NC soon but unfortunately won't be going that way. I love little fishing villages, reminds me of my own hometown.
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poddys
Sep 20, 2011 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- I would like to make it to South Carolina one day, it sounds wonderful there. Nice lens, I know you are in good company when it comes to lensmasters from your neck of the woods.
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nancycarol
Aug 24, 2011 @ 10:10 pm | delete
- Sounds good to me...I'd love the shrimp and the fried fish. Hmmmm, might have to make a trip to my granddaughter and family in North Carolina....
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mbgphoto Aug 24, 2011 @ 9:52 pm | delete
- Looks like a fun place to visit. Thanks for the information.
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Joan4
Aug 14, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
- Calabash is my favorite spot for eating fried fish!
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WordCustard
Jun 13, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
- Calabash looks like a fantastic place to visit. Thanks for sharing your recipes too.
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puzzlemaker
May 23, 2011 @ 9:22 am | delete
- Welcome to the SC Group. I've been to Calabash a couple of times. We stayed at a friend's beach house out at Sunset Beach. Of course, we had to eat at the restaurants to make the visit official. We stopped in at St. Nick Nacks. What an awesome place!
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NYtoSCimjustme
May 27, 2011 @ 6:46 am | delete
- Callahan's St. Nick's Nacks is one of my favorite places too - so many interesting Christmas decorations that any theme you can dream up - they probably have ornaments to fit with it... I like the Nautical gifts and don't even get me started on the fudge :) Thanks for stopping in and hope to visit some of your lenses in the near future too!
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Michey May 22, 2011 @ 10:59 am | delete
- It is a very informative lens for me, I never stop in SC in my way to Florida, but if I will I'll use the info you provide for a great break in SC.
Thanks
Regards
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NYtoSCimjustme
May 27, 2011 @ 6:44 am | delete
- Hi Michey, Calabash and the entire Carolina coast is a wonderful pit stop when travelling the Eastern seaboard. I came from NY and my Mom lives in Florida - we discovered this area because it was about halfway between the two - great break in driving and wonderful things to see and do.
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