Fresh Seafood Recipes from Farmer Joe’s

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Fresh seafood brings bright flavor and variety to your table. These three recipes highlight lobster, shrimp, and flounder in dishes that are satisfying but still approachable for home cooks. If you are looking for new ways to enjoy fresh seafood, these recipes offer a great place to start.

Fresh seafood from Farmer Joe’s offers incredible flexibility in the kitchen. Some recipes lean toward comfort food, while others highlight light, vibrant flavors. With the right ingredients and a simple approach, fresh seafood can turn a regular dinner into something memorable.

The following recipes from our friends at Fresh From Florida show three different ways to enjoy fresh seafood at home.

Florida Spiny Lobster Tomato Mac & Cheese

This recipe brings together the comfort of classic mac and cheese with the rich flavor of lobster. The combination creates a dish that feels familiar while still offering something a little more special.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 cups cooked Florida spiny lobster meat, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheese blend
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped chives
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour. Cook briefly until smooth.
3. Add milk slowly while whisking to create a creamy sauce.
4. Stir in shredded cheese, mustard, chives, and cayenne until melted.
5. Combine the pasta, lobster meat, and cheese sauce.
6. Transfer to a baking dish and layer tomato slices on top.
7. Mix panko, olive oil, and parsley and sprinkle over the dish.
8. Bake until the topping is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

Seminole BBQ Shrimp Spears

Shrimp cooks quickly and delivers bold flavor with very little preparation. These shrimp spears highlight that simplicity while adding a smoky barbecue-inspired seasoning.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning
• Wooden or metal skewers
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
3. Brush shrimp lightly with olive oil.
4. Season evenly with barbecue seasoning.
5. Place skewers on the grill and cook until shrimp turn pink and slightly charred.
6. Turn once during cooking to ensure even grilling.
7. Remove from grill and serve with lemon wedges.

Spinach-Stuffed Flounder Roulade

Flounder is known for its delicate texture and mild flavor. In this dish, the fillets are rolled around a savory spinach filling and baked until tender and flaky.

Ingredients:

• 4 flounder fillets
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Sauté spinach in a pan until wilted and allow to cool slightly.
3. Mix spinach with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
4. Lay flounder fillets flat and season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon spinach mixture onto each fillet.
6. Roll the fillets and place them seam-side down in a baking dish over lemon slices.
7. Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with additional breadcrumbs.
8. Bake until the fish is tender and flakes easily.

Fresh seafood brings variety, flavor, and creativity to the kitchen. Whether you are preparing lobster mac and cheese, grilling shrimp, or baking flounder, these recipes show how fresh seafood can turn simple ingredients into satisfying meals. When you are ready to cook, visit the seafood department at Farmer Joe’s to find fresh seafood for your next dinner.