Shellfish and crustaceans

Maine Lobster
Lobster, usually flown in live from MaineFlorida Lobster.
Lobster, unlike the Maine Lobster has no clawsShrimp
Scampi in various sizes and preparation (especially recommended are the excellent Gulf Shrimps from the Gulf of Mexico)

Oysters
as everywhere, caution is advised with raw oysters

Oyster Rockefeller
Oysters au gratin with spinach and cream sauce – simply delicious at Fish Camp

Clams
Clams

Mussels
Mussels

Conch
the meat of the large “conch” mussel. The natives of Florida used to feed on it. Therefore, the natives on Key West are also called “Conchs”. Today, you will rarely find these dishes on the menu. The meat is a bit “slack” for my taste.

Scallops
Scallops, very delicate shellfish meat (look like small white pieces of meat and have very little cholesterol in contrast to the other shellfish)

Crab
Crab meat, “crab cake” is a hamburger made from crab meat

Stone crabs
a very special specialty in Florida. It is available only during the season from October to May. Only the meat of the claws is eaten, but it tastes excellent. By the way, the animals do not have to give up their lives for your dinner, but they are caught, one claw is broken off and they are set free again. This is supposedly not as brutal as it sounds. They also lose their claws in fights, which then grow back. These crabs are protected and cannot be killed.

Snow Crab Legs
long crab legs, which require some patience when releasing the meat

King Crab Legs
the larger edition of the long crab legs. Catching these crabs,which come from cold waters,is quite a dangerous business,as you must have seen on TV – very tasty.

Dungeness Crab Legs
very similar to Snow Crab Legs