Gulf-caught mahi-mahi fillet topped with tender lump crab meat and plump local shrimp drizzled in a light lemon butter sauce. There’s a clear understanding of ingredients and the way they play together on the plate, balancing the flavor profiles of the seafoods, fish, and meats with sauces and spices that compliment them and allow them to shine. And above all else, they recognize the importance of quality and sustainability—especially when it comes to their seafood. “One of the things that we place a great deal of emphasis on is our dedication to the Gulf-to-table movement, so we’ve created our very own wild fish processing facility,” says Marketing Director Misty Rae Ruthrauff. “It’s the hub for all locallysourced seafood used at The Crab Trap and its sister restaurants, receiving deliveries each day straight from the Gulf and preparing over 250,000 pounds of freshcaught Gulf seafood including shrimp, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, cobia, wahoo, and amberjack each year.” Doing those gorgeous goodies from the Gulf justice with every plate they present,
it’s no wonder that their grilled-daily catch catches a lot of attention, but so do their flavorful offerings from the fryer. Perfect if you’re craving that golden glow (and we’re not talking about your tan), The Captain’s Platter has just the thing to satisfy, offering Gulf shrimp, sea scallops, deviled crab, and fresh Gulf fish, hand-breaded and lightly fried to a crisp, golden crunch that’ll make you forget you’re supposed to be working on your bikini body.
Whatever you order, one thing’s for sure— The Crab Trap is all about the flavor and the fun, and this is one place where you’ll really want to get trapped. The Crab Trap Destin is located at 3500 Scenic Highway 98 East, Destin 32541. For more information, call (850) 654-2722 or visit www.crabtrapdestin.com.Visit sister locations in Perdido Key and Okaloosa Island.
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