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Recipe Index: Easy Fish Recipes, Steak and Seafood Dinners

Explore all recipes from Cooking in The Keys, including fresh fish, shrimp, steak, and vegetable dishes. These are simple meals with big flavor, built for everyday cooking.

Browse our full collection of easy fish recipes to find quick seafood dinners made with snapper, mahi mahi, and more, or explore our steak recipes for easy dinners at home.

Popular Recipes

  • pan cooked snapper fillets with lemon and veggies
    Pan Seared Snapper Fillets
  • Seared tuna with dipping sauce.
    Seared Yellowfin Tuna
  • boiled shrimp with coktail sauce and lemons
    Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay
  • roasted swordfish steaks with baked potato and butter
    Oven Roasted Swordfish
  • key west spiny lobster rolls on teal plate
    Key West Lobster Rolls
  • fried hogfish with buttery spaghetti with parsley and salt and garlic aioli
    Fried Hogfish With Garlic Aioli
  • sweet creamy coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, peppers, and creamy dressing
    Sweet Coleslaw
  • Key lime pie with whipped cream.
    Authentic Key Lime Pie Recipe


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  • Florida Keys Food

Florida Keys Food

Florida Keys food is built around fresh seafood and simple cooking. You'll find dishes like smoked fish dip, pan seared snapper, and fried yellowtail, finished with simple tropical flavors.

This collection highlights local favorites made with fresh fish and shellfish. From peel and eat shrimp to stone crab claws with mustard sauce, these recipes reflect how people really eat in the Keys.

Start with our easy fish recipes or browse shrimp recipes for more seafood favorites.

  • Crispy mahi mahi bite dipped in creamy Yum Yum Sauce with lime wedges.
    Mahi Mahi Bites with Yum Yum Sauce
  • Grilled shrimp with rice and black beans, fried plantains, cilantro, and charred citrus on a white plate.
    Key West Recipes
  • Fresh grilled mahi mahi fillet garnished with herbs and served with a lemon wedge, perfect for seafood lovers and healthy eating.
    How to Cook Fresh Mahi Mahi
  • Coconut rice with lime wedges, lime zest, toasted coconut, and chopsticks in a dark bowl.
    Coconut Rice with Toasted Coconut
See more Florida Keys Food →

Steak Recipes

Easy ways to cook steak at home. From skillet sirloin to marinated chuck steak, these recipes use simple steps and real ingredients.

You'll find the right seasoning, how to cook steak, and sides for a complete dinner any night of the week.

  • pan seared rib eye and sweet potato with horseradish sauce
    Steak and Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter
  • Pan fried rib eye steak sliced on a plate with butter and garlic, showing a juicy center and seared crust with a side of horseradish sauce
    Pan-Fried Ribeye Steak
  • pan seared thin cut t-bone steak
    Easy Steak Recipes for Dinner
  • Small standing rib roast cooked to medium rare with Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
    How To Cook a Small Standing Rib Roast
See more Steak Recipes →

Chicken Recipes

Easy chicken dinners made with fresh ingredients. From roasted chicken to chicken and Corn Chowder, these are simple meals you can make any night.

  • Corn and Chicken Chowder with bacon and potatoes in a crock.
    Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
  • Gluten-free coconut chicken nuggets with sweet chili dipping sauce, lime wedges, and flaky sea salt.
    Gluten Free Coconut Chicken Nuggets
  • 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
See more Chicken Recipes →

Easy Fish Recipes

These easy fish recipes are made for weeknights. From snapper to swordfish, they use simple steps and straightforward seasoning so dinner comes together fast.

If you want a good fish dinner without a long ingredient list or extra prep, you'll find plenty of options here.

  • Crispy pan-fried halibut with lemon and creamy dipping sauce on a white plate
    Pan-Fried Halibut
  • Pan seared coho salmon with garlic butter, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, red cabbage, and sliced radishes.
    Pan-Seared Coho Salmon with Garlic Butter
  • Blackbelly rosefish fillet browned in a skillet and served with lemon butter sauce and green beans.
    Pan-Fried Blackbelly Rosefish
  • Blackened fish taco salad with avocado, jalapeños, radishes, lime, flour tortillas, and creamy taco sauce.
    How To Make Fish Tacos
See more Easy Fish Recipes →

Shrimp Recipes

Easy shrimp recipes that cook fast and taste fresh. From shrimp cocktail to sautéed shrimp and salads, these dishes work well any night of the week.

  • Gluten-free coconut shrimp served with sweet chili dipping sauce on a white plate.
    Gluten-Free Coconut Fried Shrimp with Panko
  • Creamy shrimp chowder with bacon, potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, and oyster crackers in a white bowl.
    Creamy Shrimp Chowder
  • 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
See more Pink Shrimp Recipes →

Snapper Recipes

Simple snapper dishes for weeknight dinners. Snapper is a mild white fish from the Florida Keys with a flaky texture that cooks fast.

It pairs well with herbs and citrus, making it easy to build a fresh, simple 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
  • Grilled red snapper fillet with charred baby broccoli and grilled lemon on a white plate with blackened seasoning
    Grilled Red Snapper Fillets
  • snapper with garlic lemon butter
    Mangrove Snapper with Garlic Lemon Butter
See more Snapper Recipes →

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 fast.

  • Coleslaw topped hot dogs on a plate with mustard, served as a summer deli-style side.
    Deli Salads for Summer
  • Close up of shrimp and crab salad with pasta, peas, and creamy lemon dressing on a spoon
    Crab Meat Pasta Salad
  • 3 bean salad with chickpeas, kidney beans, white beans, celery, red onion, and herbs in a vinaigrette
    3 Bean Salad
  • Classic New York deli-style salads with sandwich and sides
    Deli-Style Salad Recipes
See more Deli Recipes →

Salad Recipes

Simple salads for any meal. From leafy greens to deli-style mixes, these recipes use everyday ingredients and come together fast.

  • Pan-seared swordfish steaks over mixed green salad topped with green sauce.
    18 Salads To Serve With Fish
  • Roasted beet and pear salad with figs, feta, almonds, red onion, and mixed greens.
    Beet and Pear Salad with Figs and Feta
  • Turkey salad with dried cranberries, celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and sliced almonds in a creamy mayo dressing.
    Turkey Salad with Cranberries
  • Creamy red potato salad with celery, red onion, fresh dill, and black pepper in a white serving bowl.
    Sour Cream Dill Potato Salad
See more Salads →

Easy Side Dish Recipes

Easy side dishes for any meal. From roasted vegetables to salads and rice, these recipes come together fast and go with just about anything.

  • Thick asparagus with garlic-lemon butter and a fresh lemon wedge on a white platter.
    How to Cook Thick Asparagus
  • Grilling asparagus spears on gas grill.
    Crispy Grilled Asparagus
  • Roasted pewee potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
    Roasted Peewee Potatoes
  • grilled fish with corn and a caramelized lemon
    21 Easy Grilled Fish Sides
See more Sides →

Vegetable Recipes

Easy vegetable dishes for any meal. Roasted, steamed, or sautéed, these recipes make simple sides for everyday cooking.

  • Grilled corn on the cob with Old Bay seasoning, charred limes, and garlic lime butter.
    Grilled Corn with Old Bay
  • Roasted red beets on a white plate with dill yogurt sauce and a lemon wedge.
    Roasted Red Beets
  • Roasted purple sweet potato halves with lemon chive sour cream dip
    Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Halves
  • Cilantro lime cauliflower rice served on a white plate with a lime wedge, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful ready to serve.
    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
See more Vegetables →

Recently Added Recipes

The latest recipes added to the site. Check back often for new ideas and simple meals.

  • Bowl of remoulade sauce with a wooden spoon.
    Remoulade Sauce for Seafood
  • Baked Japanese sweet potatoes split open with melting butter
    How to Bake Japanese Sweet Potatoes
  • Blackened tuna tacos with mango salsa, lettuce, and spicy mayo on corn tortillas
    Seared Tuna Tacos with Mango Salsa
  • 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
  • Mexican street corn salad with grilled corn, creamy dressing, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro served in a black bowl with a serving spoon.
    Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Pan-seared swordfish steaks over mixed green salad topped with green sauce.
    Pan Seared Swordfish
  • Japanese chicken katsu with crispy panko breading, sliced and served with tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw, and sesame seeds
    Crispy Chicken Katsu With Tonkatsu Sauce
See more Latest Recipes →

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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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Popular Recipes

  • pan cooked snapper fillets with lemon and veggies
    Pan Seared Snapper Fillets
  • pan seared shrimp on a plate with lemon wedge
    Pan Seared Shrimp
  • sweet creamy coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, peppers, and creamy dressing
    Sweet Coleslaw
  • Juicy slices of cooked steak arranged on a plate, ready to serve.
    Marinated Skirt Steak

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  • Key lime pie with whipped cream.
    Authentic Key Lime Pie Recipe
  • blackened swordfish with sauteed tomatoes and shallots.
    Blackened Swordfish Recipe
  • overhead view of shrimp salad with pasta ready for servng
    Shrimp Salad with Pasta

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