Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
As the cold winter winds down, are you looking to get back on track for springtime activities? Light and healthy recipes featuring Florida seafood are good start. Seafood is low in calories, an excellent source of protein, low in sodium and contains omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart-related disease. Florida has an abundance of seafood types to choose from.
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The Florida stone crab claws season continues until May 15. These delicacies are perfect for springtime parties and family get-togethers, and are especially easy since they can be purchased cooked and ready to eat. Just crack the shells and dip into melted butter or your favorite sauce.
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Three of the world’s most recognizable commercial fishing personalities are currently featured in a public awareness campaign promoting Florida seafood products and the “working waterfronts” where the state’s fishing heritage is preserved and cultivated. Captains Sig Hansen and Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand - well known to viewers of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” series - appear in television spots promoting Florida’s fishing industry that are currently airing statewide.
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Each year Floridians and visitors look forward to the opening of the Florida spiny lobster harvest season. Spiny lobsters, also known as rock lobsters, are crustaceans related to crabs, shrimp, crayfish and the Spanish lobster. The commercial fishery for spiny lobster occurs off South Florida and primarily in the Florida Keys. The majority of the spiny lobster landed in the United States comes from Florida. A cooked spiny lobster produces a melt-in-your-mouth white meat that is mild with a slightly sweet flavor.
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