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Florida Keys Recipes

Florida Keys recipes are built around fresh seafood and simple cooking. Snapper, shrimp, grouper, and crab are seasoned with butter, citrus, and herbs. Think blackened swordfish, crispy mahi mahi, and roasted whole snapper. These are easy ways to bring the flavors of the Keys into your kitchen.

Florida Fish Recipes

Cook fresh Florida fish at home with these easy recipes. You'll find snapper, mahi mahi, grouper, swordfish, and more. Try them pan-seared, baked, grilled, or blackened.

  • Baked red snapper fillets with lemon butter, rice, scallions, and lemon.
    Baked Red Snapper
  • pan cooked snapper fillets with lemon and veggies
    Pan Seared Snapper Fillets
  • broiled yellowtail with blackened seasoning
    Broiled Yellowtail Snapper
  • Pan-seared swordfish steaks over mixed green salad topped with chimichurri sauce.
    Pan Seared Swordfish
  • blackened swordfish with sauteed tomatoes and shallots.
    Blackened Swordfish Recipe
  • Fish with wine, lemon, and capers
    Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce
  • Grilled red snapper fillet with charred baby broccoli and grilled lemon on a white plate with blackened seasoning
    Grilled Red Snapper Fillets
  • Pan fried red snapper with panko breadcrumbs, lemon wedges, and pink sauce
    Pan Fried Red Snapper with Panko Breadcrumbs
See more Key West Fish Recipes →

Key West Pink Shrimp Recipes

Wild-caught in local waters, Key West pink shrimp are sweet, tender, and quick to cook. Use them in shrimp boils, sautés, salads, or stir-fries. These recipes are easy to make and full of flavor.

  • boiling shrimp with lemon and old bay
    What To Serve with Boiled Shrimp
  • Easy shrimp tacos made with skillet-cooked shrimp, fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and flour tortillas.
    Key West Shrimp Tacos
  • overhead view of shrimp salad with pasta ready for servng
    Shrimp Salad with Pasta
  • Raw shrimp tossed with blackened seasoning in a wooden bowl with lemon wedges on the side.
    Summer Shrimp Recipes for Easy Dinners
  • Shrimp and scrambled eggs topped with scallions and parsley, served with avocado slices and a lemon wedge on a white plate
    Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs
  • Fresh shrimp on ice with lemon wedges.
    High Protein Shrimp Recipes
  • shrimp tortillas with cilantro lime dressing
    Shrimp Tortilla Wraps
  • Gluten-free coconut shrimp served with sweet chili dipping sauce on a white plate.
    Gluten-Free Coconut Fried Shrimp with Panko
See more Pink Shrimp Recipes →

Crab Recipes

Crab meat is sweet, tender, and easy to work with. It's perfect for simple meals with big flavor.

Try it in crab cakes, stuffed avocados, or a quick crab salad. And don't forget Florida's famous stone crab claws, served chilled with mustard sauce. They're a true local delicacy.

  • Key west stone crab claws on a platter.
    Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
  • stone crabs for christmas parties
    What Goes With Stone Crab Claws?
  • crab cakes with creamy cocktails sauce
    Panko Crab Cakes With Crab Claw Meat
  • key west stone crabs with mustard sauce and mallet.
    Easy Crab Meat Recipes

Snapper Recipes

Snapper is a mild, flaky white fish that's easy to cook and full of flavor.

From grilling and baking to pan-searing, snapper works well with fresh herbs, citrus, and simple seasonings. These recipes highlight the best ways to prepare this native Key West fish for an easy and delicious meal.

  • Pan-seared fish topped with lemon butter, capers, garlic, and parsley with a lemon wedge
    Lemon Butter Fish
  • Grilled red snapper tacos with cabbage slaw, avocado, cilantro, and creamy sauce on toasted flour tortillas, served with Mexican street corn salad and lime wedges on a white plate.
    Grilled Red Snapper Tacos
  • snapper with garlic lemon butter
    Mangrove Snapper with Garlic Lemon Butter
  • coconut fish fingers with forkful of chili sauce
    Key West Coconut Crusted Snapper
  • baked red snapper fish collar with lemon
    Roasted Red Snapper Collars
  • pan seared yellowtail fillet with butter lemon sauce
    Pan Seared White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
  • grits and fish with eggs and bacon
    Fish and Grits Recipe
  • red snapper stuffed with Mediterranean seasonings
    How To Roast a Whole Red Snapper
See more Snapper Recipes →

Lobster Recipes

  • key west spiny lobster rolls on teal plate
    Key West Lobster Rolls
  • Bowl of cold lobster salad with chunks of lobster, celery, and dressing in a light dressing
    Lobster Salad
  • cooking key west spiny lobster tails with butter and lemon
    How To Boil Spiny Lobsters
See more Florida Lobster Recipes →

Mahi Mahi Recipes

  • Flaky blackened mahi mahi with a fork showing the moist interior of the fish.
    Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
  • Blackened mahi mahi fillet with lemon and melted butter on a white plate
    The Best Mahi Mahi Recipes
  • mahi mahi fish tacos
    Fried Mahi Mahi Tacos
  • mahi with cream sauce and capers
    Mahi Mahi With Cream Sauce
  • fish with broccoli and sour cream dressing
    Sheet Pan Fish and Vegetables
  • mahi mahi with old bay and lemon
    Oven Roasted Mahi Mahi
  • Crispy pan-fried mahi mahi fillets with panko breadcrumbs, flaky sea salt, parsley, lemon wedges, and creamy bang bang sauce on a dark slate background.
    Pan Fried Mahi Mahi
  • Mahi mahi with lemon butter sauce and basil leaves
    Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter Sauce

Key West Chicken Recipes

When you're not cooking seafood, chicken is the go-to. These recipes are easy to make and full of island flavor.

Try grilled chicken breasts, sweet and sour thighs, or blackened chicken tacos. Simple ingredients, bold taste, and perfect for lunch and dinner.

  • Turkey salad with dried cranberries, celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and sliced almonds in a creamy mayo dressing.
    Turkey Salad with Cranberries
  • Crispy chicken cutlet wraps with coleslaw mix, green onions, and honey mustard sauce served with a lemon wedge and extra dipping sauce.
    Crispy Chicken Tortillas With Honey Mustard
  • mojo chicken tacos with grilled corn, cabbage slaw, and taco sauce
    Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mojo Marinade
  • breaded chicken cutlets with Italian breadcrumbs
    Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets
See more Chicken and Turkey Recipes →

Florida Keys Appetizers

Easy appetizers made with local seafood and fresh fruits and vegetables. These are perfect for parties, BBQs, or a light snack before dinner.

Try our Mango Pico de Gallo and Florida Keys Fish Dip for simple appetizers full of flavor.

  • shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce
    Florida Keys Pink Shrimp Cocktail
  • sweet creamy coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, peppers, and creamy dressing
    Sweet Coleslaw
  • Peel and eat key west pink shrimp recipe
    Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe
  • Smoked fish dip with cream cheese, mayo and crackers.
    Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
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Tropical Fruits

Fresh produce plays a big role in cooking in the Keys. Think mango, avocado, pineapple, peppers, and plenty of lime.

These simple recipes feature seasonal fruits and vegetables that pair well with fish, shrimp, or grilled meats. Perfect for sides, salads, and light meals.

  • Mango egg salad in a white bowl with fresh parsley and black pepper.
    Creamy Mango Egg Salad
  • Corn mango salsa mixed in a glass bowl with diced mango, sweet corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, and a spoon.
    Corn Mango Salsa
  • Close up of mango coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and lime dressing.
    Mango Coleslaw
  • Fresh watermelon arugula salad with feta and red onion on a serving platter, topped with lime vinaigrette.
    Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta
  • peach mango salsa bowl
    Peach Mango Salsa
  • cucumber flowers
    What To Do With Cucumbers
  • Mango slices on a wooden cutting board with lime and spices
    Ways To Use Fresh Mango
  • Sweet and savory mango side dish.
    Mango with Chili Lime Salt
  • bowl of mango pico de gallo with tortilla chips
    Mango Pico de Gallo
  • passion fruit smoothie with yogurt
    Mango Passion Fruit Smoothie
  • the best spinach strawberry salad with feta and almonds
    Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Feta
  • tomatoes with shallots and thyme.
    Sautéed Tomatoes with Shallots

  • lemon butter sauce with garlic and herbs spooned over a piece of hogfish
    Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Mini keto cheesecakes with raspberry and mint leaf and key lime slice on white plate.
    Gluten-Free Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes
  • crispy tacos with taco sauce and lime wedges
    30 Easy Taco Tuesday Recipes
  • fish with mango and cabbage coleslaw.
    Pan-Seared Mangrove Snapper with Mango Slaw
  • Sprouts store in Homestead.
    Sprouts in Florida
  • Tostones with pink sauce on plate.
    Tostones with Mayo Ketchup
  • mango tuna poke bowl with spicy may topping
    Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Recipe with Mango and Spicy Mayo
  • key west stone crab claws with mustard sauce
    How to Garnish with Parsley
  • roasted swordfish steaks with baked potato and butter
    Oven Roasted Swordfish
  • fresh fish recipes from miami and the keys
    Recipes For Fresh Fish
  • Coconut rice with lime wedges, lime zest, toasted coconut, and chopsticks in a dark bowl.
    Coconut Rice with Toasted Coconut
  • Crispy chicken tacos with panko-breaded chicken, shredded cabbage, avocado, radishes, and red onion in soft tortillas, topped with a creamy herb sauce and served with lime wedges.
    Crispy Pan Fried Chicken Tacos
  • tripletail fish with lemon butter sauce
    Seared Tripletail with Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Yellowtail snapper fish baked with old bay seasoning.
    Roasted Yellowtail Snapper with Old Bay
  • Fried swordfish with roasted broccolini and lemon on a plate
    What To Serve with Swordfish
  • key west sweet and sour chicken
    Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Baked coconut shrimp on a black plate with lemon wedges and a bowl of mango dipping sauce
    Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce
  • Seared tuna with dipping sauce.
    Seared Yellowfin Tuna
  • Fried yellowtail snapper with green beans and lemon slices.
    Pan-Fried Yellowtail Snapper
  • fried red snapper sandwich with cheese
    Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
  • roasted garlic in foil
    How To Roast Garlic in Foil
  • Grouper grouper collar with rice and beans.
    Grilled Grouper Collar
  • Key lime pie with whipped cream.
    Authentic Key Lime Pie Recipe
  • cuban spanish rice with peas in a skillet
    Spanish Rice with Peas
  • baked grouper with key lime butter sauce and asparagus.
    Baked Grouper with Key Lime Butter Sauce
  • cooking grouper cheeks in cast iron skillet in key west florida
    Crispy Pan Fried Grouper Cheeks
  • key west porgy fish
    Crispy Porgy Fish Recipe
  • fried hogfish with buttery spaghetti with parsley and salt and garlic aioli
    Fried Hogfish With Garlic Aioli
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Hi, I’m Felice. I live in the Florida Keys and share easy recipes made with fresh seafood, steak, and seasonal vegetables. My cooking is inspired by island life and made with simple, real food.

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