Here’s a roundup of our favorite easy Florida Keys Labor Day recipes. Featuring fresh Florida fish and Key West pink shrimp, these dishes will make your end-of-summer get-together a hit!
Celebrate Labor Day in the Florida Keys with a feast that brings island living to your table. Think fresh fish, tropical fruits, and simple dishes that taste like paradise.
From shrimp appetizers to perfectly cooked mahi mahi, these easy recipes will make your holiday gathering one to remember.
Everything is made with local fish and ingredients you can grab at Publix. Nothing fancy, just good food done right.
Florida Keys Fish Dip
Fish dip is an appetizer that you'll find at all the Florida Keys restaurants. Whether you're in Key Largo at The Fish House or the Hogfish Grill in Stock Island, its on the menu. It’s creamy, smoky, and always hits the spot!
Fish Dip, a combination of smoked fish mayo, celery, and a block of cream cheese makes it extra creamy. You can pick up smoked fish at any of the fish markets in the Keys. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh cut veggies,
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
This is a fun recipe to make with Key West Pink Shrimp and a blend of Key West spices Make sure you get extra-large shrimp so they're easy to peel. Serve with cocktail sauce and lots of napkins.
Tostones with Pink Sauce (Cuban)
Tostones are green plantains that are easy to make in a skillet. First, you fry the sliced plantains to firm them up, then remove them from the oil, smash them with the bottom of a glass, and fry them again. Serve with garlicky pink sauce.
Florida Pink Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a refreshing appetizer featuring sweet Florida pink shrimp. Serve chilled with a zesty cocktail sauce made from fresh tomatoes, horseradish, and a hint of lemon. This dish is perfect for a laid-back Labor Day gathering.
Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
Mango Pico de Gallo is a fruity tomato-mango salad. When chopped small, it serves as a dip or topping for fish. Larger pieces make a refreshing cold side dish for burgers and seafood meals. The mixture is seasoned with salt, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of hot sauce.
Spanish Rice with Peas
This is my mom's recipe, and it's perfect every time. Made with Uncle Ben's white rice, tomato sauce, and peas, it consistently delivers delicious results. One batch serves four, but you can easily double the recipe and prepare it a day ahead of serving.
Crispy Porgy Fish Recipe
Elevate your dinner with this panko-crusted porgy fish recipe! Light, crispy, and golden, this dish pairs perfectly with your favorite sides for an easy and delicious meal.
Little Red Roasted Potatoes
These little red potatoes, about the size of ping-pong balls, become very crispy when your roast them whole with a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Florida Keys Pink Shrimp Salad
Fresh Florida Keys pink shrimp is essential for making the best shrimp salad. This recipe uses our local shrimp for their delicate sweetness and sweet taste, resulting in a creamy and flavorful salad that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Yellowtail Snapper Sandwich
Fish dip is a must-have appetizer at just about every restaurant in the Florida Keys. Whether you're in Key Largo at The Fish House or down in Stock Island at Hogfish Grill, you’ll find it on the menu. It’s rich, smoky, and full of flavor. Serve with Homemade Tartar Sauce.
Baked Mahi Mahi
This is the easiest way to cook white fish fillets in the oven!
Baked Mahi Mahi is a tender and flavorful dish. The fish is seasoned with Old Bay or blackened seasoning and then baked to perfection. Mahi's mild, slightly sweet taste pairs wonderfully with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a garnish of chopped parsley.
Roasted Snapper with Old Bay
Choose your favorite thin white fish fillets such as yellowtail, red snapper, mahi, hogfish, or tripletail for this straightforward recipe. Season the fish with Old Bay for a flavorful punch. Give it a try—you’ll love the delicious results!
Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Fillets
Enjoy the perfect mix of crunch and flavor with this easy Fried Mahi Mahi recipe. If you love fish, this one’s a must. Cooks on the stove in just 10 minutes.
Seared Triple Tail with Garlic Butter Sauce
Delicately sear triple tail fish and top with sweet garlic butter sauce. Serve with lemon asparagus rice or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
Blackened Swordfish
Blackened swordfish is made by coating swordfish steaks in a bold spice mix, then searing them in a hot pan. The outside gets a smoky, spicy crust, while the inside stays moist and tender. It’s a simple way to pack big flavor into a thick, meaty fish.
Key West Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie is a laid-back, no-fuss dessert that captures the easygoing spirit of the Florida Keys.
Try our delicious Key lime pie recipe, featuring a rich and creamy filling made from freshly squeezed Key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. This classic dessert is nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs
Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs are easy to make and full of flavor. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in Key West Old Sour Key Lime Sauce and honey, giving you the perfect mix of sweet and tangy. As they cook, the marinade turns into a rich, glossy glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Stovetop Porterhouse Steak
For guests who don’t love fish, serve this stovetop porterhouse steak. It has a tender filet on one side and a juicy strip on the other. Sear it in a hot skillet, then baste with butter and garlic until it forms a golden crust. Let it rest before slicing so the juices stay locked in.
Enjoy your weekend in the Keys 🦀 Only a few weeks until Stone Crab season!
For a full listing of Florida seafood recipes, visit our recipe index.
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