Cooking in The Keys is your destination for authentic Key West recipes. Our recipes use fresh fish from local waters and fresh vegetables. They have big flavors for healthy meals any time of day.
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Florida Keys Food
Florida Keys food is known for fresh seafood and simple cooking. You'll find dishes like smoked fish dip, pan seared snapper fillets, and fried yellowtail snapper, often cooked with light tropical flavors.
This collection focuses on local favorites made with fresh fish and shellfish. From peel 'n eat shrimp to stone crab claws with mustard sauce, these recipes reflect the way people really eat in the Keys.
- The Best Mahi Mahi Recipes
- Best Seafood in Key Largo
- Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- Fried Hogfish With Garlic Aioli
Steak Dinner Recipes
Easy ways to cook steak at home. From skillet sirloin to marinated chuck steak, these recipes have clear steps. They include great seasonings and sides that are perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Easy Steak Recipes for Dinner
- How To Cook a Small Standing Rib Roast
- How to Cook Thin Steaks
- Steak and Cheese Omelet
Easy Fish Dinners Anyone Can Make!
These easy fish recipes are made for weeknights. From snapper to swordfish, they use simple steps and seasonings so dinner comes together easily.
If you're seeking a delicious fish meal without a lengthy list of ingredients or extra prep, you'll find plenty of options here.
Meat and Chicken Recipes
Meat and chicken recipes made with fresh ingredients. You'll find easy dinner options like lemon basil roasted chicken and grass-fed beef tacos that work well for weeknights.
- Pan Seared Chuck Steak Recipe
- Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
- How to Cook Small Lamb Chops
Deli Recipes
Classic deli favorites you can make at home. From creamy salads to spreads and sides, these recipes use simple ingredients and come together easily.
Salads
Simple salads for any meal. From leafy greens to deli-style mixes, these recipes are easy to make and use everyday ingredients.
Easy Sides
Easy side dishes to serve with any meal. From roasted vegetables to salads and rice, these recipes come together quickly and work with just about anything.
Shrimp Recipes
Easy shrimp recipes that cook fast and taste fresh. From shrimp cocktail to sautés and salads, these dishes work well for weeknights and casual meals.
Snapper Recipes
Simple snapper dishes for weeknight dinners. Snapper is a white fish from the Florida Keys with a mild taste and flaky texture. It cooks fast and goes well with herbs and citrus.
Vegetables
Easy vegetable dishes to serve with any meal. Roasted, steamed, or sautéed, these recipes make simple sides for everyday cooking.
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