Seafood Recipes and Gulf County, Florida with long stretches of white sand kissed by emerald waters & the best seafood anywhere.
Seafood Recipes and Gulf County, Florida
I’m always inspired by the local cuisine when I vacation. Gulf County, Florida is no exception with its bountiful seafood and local flair.
We vacation in the Florida panhandle at least once a year, twice if I’m lucky. Honestly, there are no prettier beaches anywhere. Long stretches of white sand kissed by emerald waters. Florida has a laid-back, cool vibe. When we talk about going on vacation, my boys assume we’re talking about going to the beaches in Florida. Vacation to them equals the beach.
IT’S WHO WE ARE. 100% ALL-NATURAL ADVENTURE.
Gulf County is located on the Florida panhandle, southeast of Panama City. Gulf County has 43 miles of natural shoreline. There are no high-rises and no interstates. Just the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico. Watching the sunsets on the Gulf and St Joseph Bay are spectacular and like none you’ve ever seen. In fact, GCFL (Gulf County, Florida) is known as #championofsunsets! Additionally, the beaches in GCFL are consistently ranked in the top ten US beaches to bring your pets on vacation.
Gulf County has beckoning bayous, unexpected wildlife encounters, and the mysterious Dead Lakes. There are seaside bike trails, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkeling. You can snorkel with the starfish in St. Joseph Bay, camp on the beach and gaze at the stars, and fish off a pier or with a charter captain at the tip of the Cape. Then you’ll definitely want to learn how to cook your catch that night. There are genuine, gorgeous, unpretentious places, like the historic Indian Pass Raw Bar, and flavors like Tupelo Honey. Every moment is a chance to make memories with your family that will last a lifetime!
Memories aren’t always made from big, fancy productions. Instead, connect with your family over the small, happy accidents.
You can visit in the Spring and Summer, sight-see, and people-watch, but you’ll want to go back and enjoy this one-of-a-kind destination in the fall and winter as well! Research reveals that a relatively large percentage of overall visitors enjoy GCFL at least 5-times per year. However, there are still many visitors who only visit during the summer. Why not try this paradise in another season?
As I said, we go twice a year (it’s my goal to have a vacation home there), I love the abundance of seafood and always come home with tons of ideas of recipes to make. I put together 10 seafood recipes inspired by Gulf County, Florida that I think you’ll enjoy!
SEAFOOD RECIPES
Do you love the beach? Have you enjoyed Gulf County, Florida? I am so wanting to go right now! Do you go to the beach during the off-season? To be honest, that would be my favorite time! You should Come visit GCFL and enjoy all they have to offer!
QUICK SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
QUICK SKILLET SHRIMP FAJITAS
SHRIMP BACON POTATO CHOWDER
Seared Scallops
Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe
Crabmeat and Shrimp Salad Recipe
Shrimp Foil Packs in Oven
Hoisin Glazed Sea Scallops
Shrimp Po’ Boy
Chicken and Shrimp Fajita Nachos
Sauteed Tequila Lime Shrimp
Shrimp Pasta in Spicy New Orleans Tomato Cream Sauce
New Orleans Sausage Shrimp Crawfish Pasta
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Fish Nachos
Tangy Teriyaki Scallops with Pineapple Mango Relish
Fish Tacos with Mango Coconut Lime Salsa
Spicy Shrimp Jambalaya Quinoa Recipe
Grapefruit Avocado Shrimp Salad
Corn Risotto with Shrimp
Shrimp and Vegetable Fried Rice
Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara + Wine Pairing
Healthy Fish Tacos Recipe
Barbecue Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits
Spicy Roasted Shrimp
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Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I haven’t been to the Gulf Coast in years! Although my only experience with it was when I visited the Keys. 🙂 My husband and I keep talking about planning a vacation there soon. And all these seafood recipes look amazing! I wish I could cook more seafood at home- I am just about the only one in my family who likes it. I usually only get it when we go out to eat. Boo.
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
The beach is my absolutely favorite place to be, and I LOVE seafood!! I think I better book a trip soon to go down and visit my daughter. 🙂
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Love, love, LOVE the Gulf coast! With fam from NOLA and Bay St. Louis this makes me want to be there right now!!
Paula says
Me too!!! always!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I am fortunate to live relatively close to gulf county and we visit often. I can’t get enough of the fresh seafood and beautiful beaches!
Paula says
the best!
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Love the panhandle Paula – we’ve been to Destin FL and it reminds me of the Caribbean – the sugar white sand and blue waters….. I think Bubba would like your shrimp recipes too 🙂 !!
Paula says
hahahaha!! Yes, he’d be proud! My boys want to live in that area!!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Goodness this post was sooooooo up my garden path. I didn’t think I was ever going to get off your post. I would love to go back to Florida. The seafood recipes were marvelous. Luckily I live on salt water up north, so seafood is plentiful. A wonderful blessing of life. Thanx for all the seafood recipe round-up.
Susie@homemakersjourneyblog says
My husband would love all of those dishes!