Seattle Style Memorial Day definitely involves fresh caught seafood and local grilled meat with the possibility of scattered showers and sun breaks. This year the sun is shining and we have put together some of our favorites for your Memorial Day gathering. We have all the best grilled recipes and seafood ideas that are sure to please a crowd. Don’t forget the side dishes – check out all the potato salad and gratin recipes and the fresh green and pasta salads.
Seattle Style Memorial Day Ideas
- Flanken-Cut Short Ribs
- Salmon Banh Mi Sandwich
- Grilled Short Rib Steak with Leek Scape Butter
- Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon
- Dungeness Crab Sliders
- Steamer Clams with Bacon & Fennel
- Stone Fruit Salad
- Classic Deviled Eggs
- Grilled Potato Salad with Shallot VinaigretteÂ
- Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mains & Grilling
Flanken-Cut Short Ribs marinated in a sweet and slightly smoky raspberry chipotle sauce then grilled and garnished with chopped onion tops. Perfect for grilling because they are thinly sliced across the rib bone, making them a quick cooking cut of beef.
2. Salmon Banh Mi Sandwich is a West Coast and Vietnamese fusion with pickled carrot, daikon radish, sriracha mayo and fresh herbs. Fresh, airy baguette rolls hold all the ingredients for this flavor packed sandwich. A twist on the classic, this banh mi sandwich is made with wild salmon glazed in hoisin sauce.
3. Grilled Short Rib Steak with Leek Scape Butter starts with balsamic glaze, quickly grilled and topped with leek scape butter. Throw these on the grill and serve with a side of Grilled Potato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette.
4. Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon uses just 5 ingredients to create a delicious, showstopper centerpiece for your dinner table in 20 minutes. A variety of citrus, stone ground mustard, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne create a sweet and spicy glaze for sockeye salmon.
5. Dungeness Crab Sliders are rich, buttery and indulgent with lemon mayonnaise, fresh chives and smoked paprika on a brioche slider bun. Serve on a platter for your beach side BBQ and watch them disappear.
6. Steamer Clams with Bacon & Fennel are a simple, yet elegant Pacific Northwest favorite served over grilled toast. Make a big batch and share with friends at your holiday BBQ.
Salads & Sides
Stone Fruit Salad layers fresh, seasonal nectarine, cherry, cucumber, tomato, greens and pine nuts over ricotta with agave lime vinaigrette. Stone fruit such as nectarines, peaches, apricots, cherries and plums are in season from late spring to early fall.
Creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned, these Classic Deviled Eggs are a timeless appetizer made with simple ingredients. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about classic deviled eggs. They show up at family gatherings, holiday tables, and summer picnics—always disappearing faster than anything else on the plate.
Grilled Potato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette is a flavorful addition to your table with fresh herbs, bacon, chopped egg and pickled peppers. Grilling adds an extra layer of flavor and the shallot vinaigrette keeps your salad safe on the outdoor table.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with fresh corn, tomatoes, chilies, bacon, cilantro, cotija cheese and orecchiette pasta in a creamy Tajin dressing. Delicious the first day and even better the following day. This pasta salad is my go-to dish for picnics, BBQ gatherings and camping.
Desserts
Hot Honey Strawberry Shortcake layers fresh sliced strawberries with cornmeal biscuits, whipped cream and a hot honey drizzle. Sweet with a little kick from Mike’s Hot Honey This shortcake will be the favorite dessert of summer. Grab some fresh strawberries at your local berry farm – They are the best! We have a local u-pick called Beringer Farm and of course, the Marysville Strawberry Festival.
Perfectly bite sized Lemon Curd Tartlets with graham cracker crust and fresh berries. This go-to dessert is always a favorite at summer grilling parties. I always make a double batch because they fly off the plate in a flash.
Apple Bourbon Peach Pie is loaded with fresh, juicy peaches and a hint of Jim Beam Apple Bourbon in an all butter crust. We like to head east of the mountains to get our fresh peaches by the box. Yes, layers of huge, juicy peaches just picked from the trees of Eastern Washington. I can never wait until we get them home. One bite and it’s dripping all the way down your arm. It’s peach perfection.
More Recipe Ideas Memorial Day Salads
Hot Honey Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
Method
- Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl. Cover and place in refridgerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Mix in grated butter until crumbly. Add milk and combine until dough forms. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to rectangle shape about 10 x 6 inches. Cut 6 even squares. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 420 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Burger Ideas
