Ralph's Seafood is one of my favorite stops at the Farmers' Market (that and the produce stand manned by an escapee from ZZ Top). I thought we were fortunate when it was just a short drive to the fish truck in Paekakariki, but Ralph's truck is practically on our door step. Only on Thursdays, but better than fighting the traffic on the way to Fort Myers Beach - especially during this time of year when all the young'uns are here for Spring Break. Do you know where your kids are?
They always have fresh shrimp. I have just peeled and deveined these lovelies, appropriately named Florida pink shrimp - not the garden variety that we send up north to you Yanks. We keep these yummy ones for ourselves. I have heard that they are shy and can only be caught at night during a waning moon. However, they do seem to be swishing their tails in this video:Are you salivating?
Minutes later they are plated and served with French bread and fresh Florida broccoli. Sometimes simple is best.
Our seasons are not your seasons so, believe it or not, it is time for fresh strawberries and corn on the cob. (I know. We'll be sorry in July.) There is a fish fillet under all those berries - maybe Grouper.
And occasionally there's fresh Florida lobster on our plate - much sweeter than its cousin from Maine. Did you notice the local yellow tomato and organic oak leaf lettuce? I hear ya, but July is still a long way off.
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I'm hungry for all of the above! Can't wait to dig in.
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