Recipes from the Galley
Every recipe here has been tested at sea level and talked about at 41,000 feet. From Chesapeake steamed crabs to Maine lobster rolls — these are the dishes that make the flying worthwhile.
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Crab
Maryland blues, Dungeness, stone crab — picked, cracked, and devoured.
Classic Maryland Steamed Blue Crabs
The Chesapeake Bay classic — live blues steamed with vinegar and heaped with Old Bay. Cover the table in brown paper and get crackin'.
Crabby Pilot's Crab Cakes
All lump, minimal filler. These are the crab cakes that got me invited back to every crew cookout.
Old Bay Crab Dip
Hot, bubbly, and dangerously addictive. This dip disappears in minutes at every hangar party.
Lobster
From classic rolls to baked tails — the king of the sea done right.
Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails
Butterflied tails with a buttery Ritz cracker stuffing. Date night at 41,000 feet (or sea level).
Maine-Style Lobster Roll
Cold, mayo-dressed, piled high on a buttered split-top bun. This is the real deal from Rockland Harbor.
Shrimp
Gulf pinks, royal reds, and everything from po'boys to scampi.
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dip
Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp with a sweet mango dipping sauce. A Keys-inspired crowd pleaser.
Gulf Shrimp & Grits
Creamy stone-ground grits topped with sautéed Gulf shrimp, andouille, and a spicy pan sauce.
Chowders & Soups
Thick, creamy, brothy — the bowls that warm a pilot's soul.
New England Clam Chowder
Thick, creamy, loaded with clams and potatoes. The kind of chowder that warms you after a cold crosswind landing.
She-Crab Soup
A Charleston classic — rich, sherry-laced cream soup with lump crab.
Oysters & Shellfish
Raw, roasted, Rockefeller — bivalves at their absolute best.
Low Country Steamed Mussels
Mussels steamed in garlicky white wine and tomato broth with andouille and fresh herbs.
Oysters Rockefeller
Broiled oysters on the half shell with a rich spinach, herb, and Pernod butter topping.
Sides & Sauces
The coleslaw, drawn butter, and cocktail sauce that complete the plate.
Classic Cocktail Sauce
Forget the jarred stuff. Five minutes, five ingredients, ten times better than store-bought.
Creamy Coleslaw
Tangy, crunchy, and the perfect counterpoint to anything fried, steamed, or grilled from the sea.
Drawn Butter with Herbs
Clarified butter infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs. The ultimate dipping partner for lobster and crab.
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