Because of its diverse coastal environment, Florida's seafood offerings are all so diverse. Along with the variety of fish available, such as grouper, kingfish, wahoo, tripletail, and more, the range of other seafood delicacies available includes stone crab, lobster tails, and scallops.
Florida's coast offers roughly 80 types of harvested seafood, and the best seafood in Florida can be found at Billy's Stone Crab in Hollywood.
Florida's Seasonal Seafood Highlights
In spring, Florida offers yellowtail snapper, mahi-mahi, Florida shrimp, and soft-shelled crabs. Summer provides tuna, mahi-mahi, and red snapper. Fall brings spiny lobster, crab, and shrimp. And with winter comes stone crab, grouper, sailfish, kingfish, and a combination of spiny lobster and mahi-mahi.
The Unique Geographical Influence on Florida's Seafood
Due to its two diversified coastlines of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico which measure close to 1,200 miles in combined length, Florida is the leading seasonal harvester of seafood such as stone crab, spiny lobster, and pink shrimp.
The state's coral reefs, seagrass belts, mangrove forests, and salt marshes all play a key role in Florida's marine life and its seafood. The diverse habitats lend themselves to a vast variety of fish and shellfish. It is no surprise that Florida is known for its abundance of local seafood and as the Fishing Capital of the World.
Florida Stone Crab
While stone crab can be found along coastal and gulf stream waters from Belize to North Carolina, the vast majority is harvested in Florida and is top in quality. Billy's Stone Crab provides the best pricing and value around.
The sweet and delicate flavor comes from the powerful claw of the stone crab with a hint of brininess which is one you are sure to favor. Locally, those claws are most often removed from the crab which is returned to its environment to regenerate new ones. Claw sizes at Billy's range from medium to colossal.
Jumbo Shrimp
Billy's jumbo shrimp are wild-caught, and not grown in aquaculture farms. For the shrimp, it means they have lived a natural life in the wild. For you, it means larger shrimp with more robust flavoring, free from antibiotics and other chemicals.
Florida Lobster Tails
From Billy's Stone Crab, you will only receive the finest Florida lobster tails available. The tails are the edible portion of the Florida lobster also known as spiny lobster. One of the most desired seafoods, Florida lobster tails are sweet and succulent.
King Crab Legs
While not native to Florida, Billy's imports Alaskan King Crab legs from the chilly waters of the Bering Sea in the North Pacific. Known for their tender, sweet meat, King Crab legs are not available year-round, but rather from October through January.
Scallops
What makes scallops a favored seafood? They are low in fat, high in vitamins and minerals, and made up of about 80 percent protein. They also taste good with what is often described as having a buttery or nutty flavor. Bay and Sea scallops are sometimes imported from Mexico or China due to a decline in domestic production.
Regional Seafood Specialties
Much of the best seafood in Florida can be found in the South around Hollywood and Miami. Especially famous in the area are fresh Stone Crab claws which are cooked right after harvest and available to buy frozen or served fresh at Billy's Stone Crab. Additionally, at Billy's you will find Florida lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, scallops, King crab legs, and more.
Tasting Florida's Seafood Diversity with Billy's Stone Crab
Whether you are looking to expand your tastes or simply want to sample the best Florida has to offer, make your reservation at Billy's Stone Crab for outdoor waterfront dining or indoor fine dining today. Looking for something to cook at home? Stop by, or order online from Billy's at 954-388-9198 or use our handy online contact form.
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