Considering this is Florida Sport Fishing’s annual inshore issue, I thought it would be fitting to put together a shrimp dish for you and your family to enjoy. I selected Florida rock shrimp because of the crustacean’s similarities in both taste and texture to Florida spiny lobster. Actually, rock shrimp are often called “poor man’s lobster.”

With the calm seas of summer you’ll likely have more opportunities to venture offshore in search of the mighty broadbill swordfish. If you’d rather spend your time closer to shore and don’t enjoy soaking baits under the cover of darkness, don’t worry as the popularity of this great game fish has reached levels never seen before.

Don’t miss this opportunity to add a simple yet delicious seafood dish to your recipe collection! We’ve created a scrumptious version of “Fish en Papillote,” or fish in a bag, which is a fresh fish fillet baked with finely julienned vegetables and a savory, yet simple butter sauce.

More and more today, I find that the popularity of sushi has led to the availability of fresh sushi-grade yellowfin tuna. As deep-red and meaty as a raw steak, fresh ‘Ahi’ is now available in quality food stores and fresh seafood markets everywhere – though no store-bought fish will ever beat freshly caught.

With crabmeat and shrimp stuffing.

Forget the deep fried turkey! Cancel the honey-baked ham! If you really want to impress your family and friends, stuff a snapper! This culinary classic is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or any special occasion for that matter. Serve the whole stuffed snapper on a large platter over a bed of wild rice, garnish with grilled baby bell peppers and lemon slices and let the fun begin!

In a Champagne Beurre Blanc Sauce served with purple potatoes puree and crisp garlic broccolini.

Few fish in the ocean are as delectable as fresh tilefish. Often called “poorman’s lobster,” white meat tilefish fillets are mild, flaky and mouth-watering. This magnificent dish compliments tilefish’s delicate flavor with creamy potatoes and a crisp vegetable. While the dish may appear complicated, with only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you, too, can create this gourmet five-star meal that will leave you the talk of the town.

With lobster season upon us, I thought it would be fitting to prepare a delectable spiny lobster dish. And while it may appear difficult, I assure you that this recipe is very easy to prepare and provides a five-star appearance with a world-class taste that you would only expect to find in the finest seafood restaurants. With just a hint of curry, the coconut milk and lime zest infuses the gentle lobster with a spectacular Thai flavor. You’re special someone will be extremely impressed.

Skill Level (two out of five stars)

This gentle method of cooking your favorite fish retains all of the gentle flavors from the fish on your plate. It is best to use fairly hearty fillets (one inch thick) from grouper, mutton snapper, cobia, or any other white meat flaky fish. Fresh dolphin or wahoo steaks will work equally as well. Perfectly poached fish is fairly simple to prepare and requires less than fifteen minutes of cooking. This is a gentle, elegant dish full of mouth-watering flavors which anyone can prepare. The colorful dish can be served to guests at your next dinner party and also doubles as the perfect meal during any night of the week. Try it, you’ll love it!