Captain's Kitchen

Seared Drum With Fried Avocado

After a brief sabbatical, Chef Kevin Kelly is back in the galley with another one of his fantastic culinary creations. This guy is ridiculously talented. While red drum is a local favorite, we intentionally chose black drum, which is mistaken...

Main Courses

Substituting for Chef Kevin Kelly who is out on assignment, our crew just returned from a Dry Tortugas overnighter and I couldn’t help but create an extremely flavorful dish perfect for chilly wintery evenings—comfort food with a kick. I have b...

Chowders, Gumbo's, Soups

Where isn't much that comes out of the ocean that equals flavorful and succulent sea scallops. For this culinary creation, it's crucial you purchase the freshest seafood possible to ensure the sweet and delectable flavor this jewel of the sea is ...

Appetizers

For an easy to prepare fall dish with a sweet and spicy, citrusy twist that will leave your lips tingling, you have to experience my Caribbean Grouper Nuggets. This may be the only time you'll serve something as tasty as candy for din...

Appetizers

The origins of pesto are uncertain, but some historical manuscripts mention a dressing in Northern Italy called “battuto d’aglio” (battered garlic) dating back to as early as 1600. The region’s unique microclimate and ideal soil favor the growt...

Main CoursesChef Kevin Kelly

Crab cakes are a popular dish among seafood lovers and are often associated with Chesapeake Bay and the region's prolific population of blue crabs. Since fresh blue crab is often difficult to find in Florida fish markets, I choose to add a tw...

Main CoursesChef Kevin Kelly