Best. Seafood. Ever

When my in-laws were down last weekend, they made an incredible seafood dinner.

We had boiled shrimp and steamed crab legs (which were on sale at Lowes Foods). They had rented an oceanfront condo for the weekend and the weather was lousy, so we spent a bit of time indoors. And if you're stuck inside, you might as well have an ocean view.

The condo had your basic menagerie of cast off cookery. But my father-in-law was not to be deterred. He found something small enough to fit inside the biggest pot there and presto -- instant steamer. They had thought ahead and cooked the shrimp before we went bowling, so it was ready when we got back. All we had to do was steam the crab legs, get the salad ready, slice the bread, get out the condiments, set the table (complete with bowls for shrimp peelings and crab shells) and eat. John and I tossed the bag salad and poured the dressing. It was tough, but we managed.

We sat down to quite a spread and immediately dug in. It was way better than something we would have been served in a restaurant. Nothing against the local establishments, but this food was so good. We had drawn butter for the crab, of course, but it really didn't even need it. The crab meat was delectable -- sweet and salty, flaky and light. This is one meal we will repeat...at least when the crab legs are on sale.