At Cooking in The Keys, we share easy fish recipes and island-inspired dishes from the Florida Keys. From quick shrimp dinners and juicy steaks to fresh salads and sweet Key lime treats, these simple recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.
Key West Recipes
- Key West Lobster Rolls
- Mangrove Snapper with Garlic Lemon Butter
- Blackened Swordfish Recipe
- Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
- Fish and Grits Recipe
- Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
Authentic Key West Key Lime Pie
Sweet and tangy with a crumbly graham cracker crust is how to describe our favorite dessert.
This is a real key lime pie recipe from The Keys 🌴😊🌸
Fresh Fish Recipes
Florida Keys food is renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, bold flavors, and local ingredients.
Felice Kaufman
I’m Felice, chef and food blogger in Key Largo, Florida. Cooking in The Keys is all about simple, flavorful dishes made with fresh fish and seafood, fruits, and vegetables from South Florida. My goal is to make cooking easy with delicious recipes anyone can follow. Read more
Tropical Appetizer Recipes
Kick off your Keys gathering with a taste of paradise! Browse our Florida Keys appetizer recipes and find light, fresh bites that capture the island's tropical flavors.
- Garlic Butter Pita Chips
- Chickpea Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- How To Boil Spiny Lobsters
- Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta
- Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
- The Best Ways to Use Ripe Mango
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Shrimp Recipes
Sweet and snappy Key West Pink Shrimp are perfect for quick, flavorful meals, whether grilled, sautéed, or chilled for shrimp cocktail.
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Steak Recipes
These easy steak recipes are perfect for dinner. All you need is a hot pan, good meat, and a few simple ingredients.
- Cast Iron Porterhouse Steak
- Marinated Chuck Steak Recipe
- Reverse Seared New York Strip Steak
- Marinated Skirt Steak
- Pan Seared Chuck Steak Recipe
- Medium-Rare NY Strip Steak
Salads
Fresh, colorful salads made with simple ingredients. From bean salads to creamy tua, egg, and shrimp salads, these recipes are easy to prepare and perfect for pairing with your favorite meals.
Seafood Dinner Recipes
Make dinnertime simple with these quick and easy seafood dinner ideas.
Sunset in Key Largo
Experience the beauty of a Key Largo sunset at our favorite spots. Relax with stunning waterfront views while enjoying a delicious meal or sipping on a frozen tropical cocktail. Check out our top picks for the best sunset spots in Key Largo!
Simple Meals. Straight from the Keys.
Cooking in The Keys features easy fish recipes, simple meat dishes, and fresh meals from the Florida Keys. From quick seafood dinners to steaks, sides, and key lime pie, these island-style recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.
