This holiday season, don't bother giving gifts that'll collect dust or end up at the top of the closet. Give them a gift they'll really want — the gift of the Gulf. Swipe for ideas for the seafood lover in your life, whether they prefer to catch it or cook it. 🐟

Salty, savory + fresh. The perfect cold-weather dish for parties—or to enjoy all by yourself. 🍝 foodandwine.com/recipes/lingui…

In Alabama, good food is the focal point of each and every social gathering. And when it's chilly outside, nothing's better than an oyster roast. Chef Roscoe Hall shares his best tips for a delicious oyster roast. 🦪 eatalabamaseafood.com/recipes/oyster…

Let's start 2024 with a New Year's resolution that helps you support local + tastes delicious. This year, get out of your comfort zones by ordering unique seafood dishes. From Lionfish to snapper throats, there's always something new to try in Alabama. 🐟

If eating healthier is one of your 2024 resolutions, you have the perfect reason to incorporate more of your favorite Gulf seafood into your diet. The benefits of eating seafood are vast: seafood is high in protein + full of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A & B.

Our favorite time of the year is coming soon: the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. Registration opens in March... what will you cook up?

Have you ever thought about the difference between different colors of your shrimp? It isn’t just about color. It’s about flavor. 🦐 No matter what you’re craving or when it is, Alabama Gulf shrimp can always be on the menu.

Eating invasive Lionfish is one of the tastiest ways you can help native fish. Dive in: eatalabamaseafood.com/articles/story…

Quite possibly the most underrated fish on the Gulf Coast: the Croaker. Named for its signature croaking sound and available all year round, Croaker makes for delicious eats. Fry it up or bake with salt, pepper and lemon juice for a flaky finish with a light, sweet flavor. 🐟

The @Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest is coming to the Beach Club Resort & Spa February 24 and 25. Get your tickets for a weekend of all-you-can-eat oysters and live music: fortmorganoysterfest.com

The Alabama Seafood Cook-Off is almost here and it's possible thanks to sponsors like the Alabama Grocers Association! @alabamagrocers aims to promote the growth + success of the food industry in AL. Join us in thanking AGA for their contribution to this year's ASCO. 👏

It's Red Snapper season—and if you're looking for a way to prepare one of the Gulf's most popular fish, look no further than Chef Roscoe Hall's West Indies Fish. It's perfectly spiced + light enough for hot summer evenings. 🐟 Get the recipe: eatalabamaseafood.com/recipes/west-i…

Sunsets in Orange Beach sure do feel magical, don't they? Catch one for yourself with Gulf Rebel Charters. They've been charter fishing in Orange Beach since 1962, and with a legacy like that, they know their stuff.

🎣 Gray Triggerfish are delicious fish with a uniquely sweet flavor. If you're catching them yourself, make sure you follow the state's limits and report your catch. 🐟 Get more info on the state's gray Triggerfish season and size limits: fishrulesapp.com

We've never said no to a Gulf Shrimp taco. And can you blame us? 🍤 📸 Local Roots

The Alabama Gulf Seafood Invitational Cookout & Celebration is THIS Friday, September 6 from 6-9PM. 🌟 📍 Dauphin Island Community Center ⏰ Sep. 6 6-9PM 🎟️ $10 per person | $5 for ages 12 & under 🔗 heyor.ca/Gdimoc

MONTGOMERY EVENT: Get your tix to enjoy Alabama oyster dishes from local and regional chefs + live music. 📍 301 Columbus Street Montgomery, AL 36104 ⏰ Saturday, September 14 3-7PM 🔗 heyor.ca/Hf5X1d

Looking for Mobile, AL restaurant recs? Eater shared a list of a few of their favorites, including restaurants that feature our favorite Alabama Gulf Seafood dishes. 🍽️🔥 Check it out and let us know which spots you'd add to the list. atlanta.eater.com/maps/best-rest…

In 2023, AL took the spotlight and the crown at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, thanks to chef Brody Olive's winning dish that featured underused Gulf coast species. 👑 We're proud to see him and other AL chefs champion supporting local seafood! alabamanewscenter.com/2024/09/12/how…

NEW OPENING: Armour House, located in downtown Birmingham, is officially bringing a new culinary experience to the Magic City. 🙌 From past Alabama Seafood Cook-Off winner Chef Jeffrey Compton, Armour House's menu will emphasize seafood and steak. al.com/life/2024/10/s…