Revive the Flavors of Key West: Discover Authentic Island Recipes

“Why stop at South Beach when you can experience it all?” This is the essence captured in every Key West recipe. The dishes from this subtropical paradise in Florida’s Keys are all about embracing the vibrant spirit of island life. If you’re longing for a taste of Key West but can’t visit this season, these recipes will transport you back to its coastal and tropical splendor.

Mango Chutney: A Classic Florida Revival

3-4 pounds mixed green and ripe mangoes
1 pound currants
1 pound white raisins
1 pound brown sugar
3-4 pieces fresh ginger root, sliced
2-3 cups cider vinegar
1/4 ounce ground cloves
4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 ounce salt

3 onions, diced
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Peel and dice mangoes into a large pot. Add all ingredients and cook until desired thickness is achieved.

Taste the Tropics: Caribbean BBQ Shrimp Delight

Savor the essence of local Key West pink shrimp with this Caribbean-inspired barbecue dish.

6 large shrimp (about 1 lb), peeled and deveined (tails on)

. teaspoons shallots, finely chopped

tablespoon lemon juice. tablespoons cold butter cut into piecesSalt & pepper to tasteChopped chives for garnish (optional)Toss shrimp with Blue Heaven’s Caribbean Spice Mix in a bowl. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Place shrimp in skillet in single layer; add shallots and garlic. Cook shrimp for about two-three minutes or until opaque; turn once during cooking process. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add beer to deglaze pan by scraping up browned bits then mix Worcestershire sauce along lemon juice till incorporated well remove skillet from stove-top add butter stirring till melted smooth season salt pepper drizzle over served warm topping optionally chives Serve alongside charred corn muffins tomato slices makes servings two approximately enjoy!

Create Your Own Caribbean Spice Mix:

a small container combine quarter-cup dried basil quarter-cup dried oregano three-tablespoons paprika two-tablespoons thyme one-tablespoon freshly-ground black-pepper-quarter teaspoon cayenne-store air-tight room temperature use later fish chicken recipes !InC

Cocktail Hour Favorite Jerk Chicken Skewers Recipe:

famous mouthwatering jerk chicken appetizer ideal pairing any tropical drink

ingredients:

two teaspoons each salt sugar powder half teaspoon minced clove

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Easiest Way To Make Fried Plantains At Home:

delicious banana-like staple resembling squash frequently used throughout culinary tradition

peel slice two ripe bias-cutting inch thick melt unsalted-butter frying-pan moderate sautéing both sides golden brown crisped edges yields four portions savor flavors authentic caribbean table tonight!