Found 8 blog entries tagged as Gulf Coast seafood.

WHY I LOVE S&S SEAFOOD MARKET AND KITCHEN IN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

S&S Seafood Market Gulf Shores Alabama

Yesterday, after meeting buyers in Gulf Shores near West Beach, I happened to find the kind of little local gem that makes me love living and working along the Alabama Gulf Coast even more.

I stopped into S&S Seafood Market and Kitchen in Gulf Shores, thinking I would simply pick up a fresh filet of fish to take home. I chose a beautiful piece of tripletail that had been caught the day before. As I was paying, they asked me, “Would you like us to cook it for you?”

I think I paused for a second and said something along the lines of, “Wait, really?”

They explained that they could steam it, grill it, or fry it. I chose grilled with Greek seasoning,…

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What Seafood Is the Gulf Coast Known For (With an Orange Beach and Ono Island Lens)

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon. Orange Beach Alabama Cuisine Search The Gulf

When people ask me what the Gulf Coast is known for, I usually answer with one word first: fresh. Here in Orange Beach, the seafood culture is woven into daily life, from dockside menus to what you see on the ice at local markets. On Ono Island, I hear the same thing from neighbors and homeowners over and over, “If you keep it simple and start with quality, the Gulf does the rest.”

“Around Orange Beach, the best seafood advice is usually the simplest: buy it fresh, season it lightly, and do not overcook…

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ONO ISLAND GRILLED REDFISH WITH SHALLOT-GARLIC COMPOUND BUTTER

Ono Island Homes For Sale Bayou St John This is the kind of Gulf Coast dinner I can pull off without turning the evening into a production: grilled redfish, a compound butter that tastes like you planned it days ago, and a simple lemon slice that makes the whole plate look finished. Around Ono Island, a lot of homeowners keep their cooking straightforward and their flavor bold.

Great coastal cooking is about restraint: clean heat, bright citrus, and one finishing touch that makes it feel intentional.

Meredith Folger Amon

My real estate tie-in: the "easy outdoor kitchen" lifestyle

When I walk through homes in Orange Beach and Ono Island, I always notice the same pattern: buyers love…

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Watercress, Olive Oil, Lemon, and Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Plus Poached-Then-Baked Stuffed Lobster for Mardi Gras Seafood Nights

When I want a seafood menu that feels equal parts island-bright and Gulf Coast comforting, I lean into two simple truths: watercress loves lemon and good olive oil, and lobster loves a proper finish in the oven. The first recipe nods to Oahu with that clean citrus snap. The second is pure Mardi Gras energy, a stuffed lobster that starts gently (a quick poach) and ends with a browned, buttery top.

Bright first, rich second. That is the whole strategy for a seafood fest table that feels intentional and balanced.

Meredith Folger Amon Quick Jump
Recipe 1: Watercress + Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Recipe 2:…

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Gulf Coast Ono Island Tuna Steaks over Seafood Linguine (Allo Scoglio Style)

This is the kind of dinner that feels like Ono Island at dusk: bright lemon, briny broth, glossy pasta, and tuna kissed by a hot pan, all coming together with intention. Meredith Folger Amon

When I want a dinner that exudes Gulf Grandeur without feeling fussy, I reach for a seafood linguine that yields timeless elegance, then I finish it with seared tuna steaks. The result is pitch-perfect for a relaxed evening in Ono Island or Orange Beach, especially after a breezy day on the water (my neighbors swear the best meals happen when you keep the menu simple and let the seafood shine).

This recipe is influenced by the classic “allo scoglio” approach,…

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Gulf Coast Kitchen: My Go-To Recipe for Fresh Gulf Fish in Orange Beach, Alabama


By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
"Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon."

I cook what I sell. When I’m not showing property in Orange Beach, I’m in the kitchen with whatever the boats brought in that day. This is my reliable, weeknight-simple method for Gulf fish such as red snapper, speckled trout, or triggerfish. It’s fast, bright, and lets the fish speak for itself.

Gulf Coast Fish Cooking Meredith Amon


Recipe Card: Seared Gulf Fish with Brown-Butter Citrus and Herbs

Yield: 2 servings
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 skin-on Gulf fish fillets, 6–8 oz each (snapper, trout, or triggerfish)

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Bronzed Tilefish, Orange Beach Style


Ono Island Recipes

Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/
Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/

Why I love cooking tilefish this way

When tilefish shows up fresh on the Gulf Coast, I treat it like a quiet little luxury. It’s delicate, but still substantial enough to take a bold seasoning. This “bronzed” method is my Ono Island-style favorite because it gives you that rich, golden crust without turning the fish bitter or overly smoky.

The goal is a coppery, flavorful crust with a juicy center, not a scorched blackened layer. Meredith Folger Amon Recipe Snapshot
Prep: 10 minutes • Cook: 6–10 minutes • Serves: 2–4 • Best pan: cast iron or heavy stainless

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Gulf Coast Seafood Gumbo Recipe (Dark Roux, Shrimp, Crab, Oysters) 



Gulf Coast gumbo is one of those recipes that feels like a snapshot of the coast: briny air, a steady simmer, and that unmistakable aroma that gathers everyone into the kitchen. When I make seafood gumbo, I keep the process classic: a patient, dark roux; the trinity; a gentle simmer; and seafood added at the end so it stays tender.

If you are reading this from Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, you already know how quickly a good gumbo can turn into an “everyone brings a bowl” kind of evening. I love recipes like this because they match the Gulf Coast lifestyle I write about on www.searchthegulf.com: unhurried, welcoming, and built around quality details.

“The secret…

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