One of my favorite parts of my first cookbook, LuLu’s Kitchen, is a little section tucked in the back called Boat Food. I might do a whole cookbook one day just on boat food. This time of year, boat food might be breakfast if you’re fishing, lunch if you’re anchoring up for an open-water picnic, supper if you’re enjoying an evening cruise, or all three if you’re lucky!
Here are some of my “tried-and-true” boat food favorites:
LuLu’s West Indies Salad: I’m sure you’ve heard me mention this family favorite before. It’s good at almost any occasion, but there’s something about that cold tender meat on a salty cracker with the juice running down your arm that tastes even better when you’re on the water. Don’t forget to pack the paper towels.
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches: I like to keep mine wrapped in wax paper and then put them in a Ziploc bag to prevent them from getting soggy.
Chilled Peel and Eat Shrimp: Bring along some red horseradish sauce and lemons in small containers. As you peel the shrimp, toss the shells over the side of the boat and use the lemons to clean your hands!
Cherry Tomatoes: Healthy, pretty, and so easy to pack and then pop in your mouth for a burst of juicy flavor.
Watermelon Chunks: When you’ve been out in the boat all day and you are feeling salty and parched, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as ice-cold chunks of sweet watermelon.
Cold Fried Chicken: I pick up the chicken from a local fried chicken place the day before then refrigerate it overnight so it’s ready to go.
Deviled Eggs: This old-school picnic food reminds me of my parents’ summertime cocktail parties, and they are always one of the first snacks to get gobbled up.
Now, you know I am dying to ask…what is YOUR favorite boat food?
