45 min Intermediate
Gulf Shrimp Étouffée
A rich, buttery Cajun classic made with fresh Gulf shrimp, the holy trinity, and a dark roux that takes patience and rewards it.
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Grilled Redfish on the Half Shell
The quintessential Texas Gulf Coast preparation. The scales act as a natural cooking vessel, keeping the fish impossibly moist over live fire.
20 min Easy
Galveston-Style Boiled Shrimp
Simple, perfect, and non-negotiable. Crab boil, lemons, and fresh Gulf shrimp. The only recipe you need for a summer gathering.
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GalvestonEst. 1911
Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
A century-old Galveston institution. The fried shrimp plate has been on the menu since before most of us were born, and it is still the best thing to order.
Must order: Fried Gulf shrimp platter
Corpus ChristiEst. 1980
Snoopy's Pier
Perched right over the Laguna Madre. Order at the window, grab a picnic table on the deck, and watch the boats work the channel while you eat.
Must order: Grilled redfish tacos
Aransas PassEst. 1975
Kline's Seafood
They buy direct from the boats that dock a hundred yards away. No frills, no reservations, no pretense. Just the freshest shrimp on the coast.
Must order: Boiled Gulf shrimp by the pound
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