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While many people equate Texas with a big juicy steak, it is also true that seafood here is plentiful and just as big and juicy! With over 3,700 streams, 15 major rivers and nearly 400 miles of Gulf of Mexico general shoreline there are plenty of places to obtain fresh seafood, including shrimp, many species of fish, crabs, clams and other shellfish.
Stepping into a Seafood Restaurant Lindale TX diners can expect many different types of fish being offered. One of the favorites in most restaurants is catfish which is a freshwater fish. Although mostly found fried, it can also be ordered blackened. The main species of catfish found in Texas are the blue catfish, flathead catfish, black bullhead, yellow bullhead and channel catfish. Some of the other fish enjoyed comes from the Gulf of Mexico. Tripletail and red snapper are popular choices.
Crabs are another popular choice for Seafood Restaurant Lindale TX diners. Many different crabs can be found along the Texas shoreline, including blue crab, stone crab and fiddler crab. Although all crabs shed their shell and have a period in which they have only a soft shell, the blue crab is the only species of crab that is actually breaded and fried, then served whole either in a basket or on a sandwich while in this soft-shell stage. This delicacy is not available all the time but it is worth trying when it is. Stone crab are also seasonal because they are not allowed to be gathered like other crabs. Instead only one claw is taken from the crab, that later grows another in its place. Thus, it is just the claws that you will see on menus.
The versatility of shrimp means you will always find numerous shrimp dishes on any seafood restaurant menu. Steamed and then chilled for a shrimp cocktail makes for a nice start to any seafood meal. Fried shrimp served with fries and hush puppies is always a hit. Shrimp can be added to just about any dish that you can think of, from pastas to being grilled and put on top of that huge Texas steak making it the best of both worlds.
Whether your taste buds are hankering for some shrimp, fish or crabs, or even something else, you can’t go wrong with a Texas seafood restaurant. Most will carry many options right from Texas waters, and all will be big and juicy!
