Monday, August 22, 2016

Sample The Fresh Seafood That Spanish Fort Offers Every Month Of The Year

By Stephen West


People who love good food do not mind traveling for miles to test a new dish or a new restaurant. They may visit an unfamiliar city because they are intrigued by the type of cuisine available there. For seafood lovers, nothing compares to fresh sea fish and shellfish. There are cities up and down the east coast known for ocean delicacies cooked to perfection. On the gulf, the fresh seafood Spanish Fort restaurants serve is second to none.

If you have certain preferences when it comes to sea fish and shellfish, you will have to know when these items are available in the Mobile area. Oysters for instance, are usually in supply during the winter months. From November through March you should be able to order fresh oysters raw, baked or fried, and as a delicious ingredient in oyster chowder.

Shrimp is a favorite with old and young alike. Alabama shrimpers net both brown and white shrimp. Locals who eat these shellfish will tell you that there is a distinct difference between the two, and it is not just the color. The browns are small, firm and are stronger tasting. They make excellent stuffing and stew. The whites are big and have a milder flavor to them.

Soft and hard shell crabs are in season, in this area, during the spring and the summer months. Crabs can be fixed in so many different and delicious ways that you could spend a lifetime sampling the various recipes. Once you have tasted fresh crab meat, you will never be completely satisfied with the commercially frozen and packaged variety.

When it comes to sea fish, nothing can beat red snapper for many discerning gourmets. It is prized for its firm texture and mild flavor. People can choose to order it grilled, baked, or poached for instance. There are several versions of a well known recipe for this fish that include whiskey, amaretto, and cranberry juice.

King mackerel and flounder are examples of two other freshwater fish that populate the gulf. You can look for them on menus in the summer and fall. There are a wide variety of other species that are just as good and are available during certain times during the year. If you are feeling adventurous, you might try a taste of shark. Fishermen haul them in from May to June.

The people who live and work on the gulf coast are well aware that the ecosystem is fragile and can be deeply affected by hurricanes. Natural disasters are unavoidable, but visitors to the area can do their part by not contaminating the water with litter and by supporting local efforts to strengthen and enforce laws concerning the environment.

People may go elsewhere to find crowded theme parks, huge stadiums packed with concert fans, and classical arts and entertainment. But if you are looking for some of the best fresh seafood restaurants that exist in America, Mobile Bay should be one of the places on your list.




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