Cooking in The Keys is your destination for fun Key West, Florida recipes. Our recipes feature fresh fish from local waters and farm-fresh vegetables with vibrant flavors.
Browse hundreds of healthy and delicious recipes. If you love home cooking, you've come to the right place. We can help you create all your favorite meals.
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Appetizers
From Florida Smoked Fish Dip to Mango Pico de Gallo, we have fresh appetizers tha you're going to love!
- Peach Mango Salsa For Fish
- Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
- Roasted Fairytale Eggplant with Lemon
- Baby Eggplant Parmesan
- The Best Ways to Use Ripe Mango
- Mango with Chili Lime Salt | A Sweet & Savory Snack
We've Got Your Fish!
These easy fish recipes are perfect for dinner! Featuring your favorite fish, from snapper to swordfish. Experience the bold flavors of blackened seasoning and simple coatings for a delicious meal in no time!
- Air Fryer Snapper with Old Bay and Veggies
- Roasted Yellowtail Snapper with Old Bay
- Roasting a Whole Snapper in The Oven
- Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce
- The Best Snapper Recipes
- What Goes with Fish Sticks?
Shellfish Recipes
Experience the joy of shellfish! Explore our recipes and try preparing Florida Pink Shrimp, and spiny lobsters from The Keys. Stone Crab Claws are available from October to May and visitors from all over the world visit the Keys to get a bite!
- Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
- Cajun Blackened Shrimp
- The Best Creamy Florida Keys Pink Shrimp Salad with Old Bay
- Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe
- Healthy Seafood Recipes From The Keys
- Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo
- Tartar Sauce for Shrimp and Fish Sticks
- Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce
Yellowtail Recipes
The yellowtail snapper, known for its delicate flavor and firm texture, inhabits the warm waters of the Keys. Its mild, sweet taste makes it ideal for frying, grilling, searing, and baking. They're easy to catch and taste great. We love yellowtail snapper in The Keys!
- Broiled Yellowtail with Blackened Seasoning
- Fish and Mashed Potatoes
- Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
- Blackened Baked Snapper with Key Lime Butter
- Pan Fried Snapper with Panko Breadcrumbs
- Easy Blackened Snapper Tacos Recipe
Meat and Poultry Recipes
Explore a variety of meat recipes featuring fresh ingredients. Indulge in dinner choices like our famous Roasted Chicken and grain-free tacos featuring grass-fed beef.
- Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe
- Cooking Skirt Steak in a Cast-Iron Skillet
- How to Make Liver Taste Good
- Air Fryer Chicken Livers and Onions
- How to Make Sautéed Sausages, Peppers, and Onions
- Pan-Seared Baby Lamb Chops
Summer Salad Recipes
Learn to make nutritious colorful salads from scratch, and you'll have delicious and healthy meal options at your fingertips.
- 31 Different Uses For Cucumbers
- New York Diner-Style Tuna Salad Recipe
- Sweet and Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe
- Gluten-Free Caprese Pasta Salad
- Chickpea Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- Mexican Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Side Dishes
Try these quick and healthy side dish recipes! From roasted vegetables to mouth-watering fruit salads, there's a perfect side dish here for you.
- Best Ways To Cook Cauliflower
- How Long To Boil Cauliflower Florets
- Best Ways to Cook Broccoli
- Best Ways to Cook Green Beans
- Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
- Poached Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Soups
A hearty one-pot meal is just a pot away! Create a soup with your favorite veggies and proteins like beef, chicken, or beans. Our homemade beef bone broth adds extra nutrients to a soup that everyone at your table will love.