Duval's: Fresh Local Seafood in Sarasota

Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Duval’s is consistently voted the best seafood restaurant in the area ten years in a row. With a focus on the freshest seafood and a desire to support the local community, Duval's sources only the finest ingredients from Sarasota’s local fishermen and farmers. With a selection of innovative seafood and non-seafood dishes that are artfully and thoughtfully created, Duval's showcase the vast range of flavours of both land and sea. Together with gracious and attentive staff, an elegant interior and inspired menu, dining at Duval's is a pleasure each and every time.

Duval's Menu features fresh local seafood and more

Siesta Key Calamari with cucumber, banana peppers, bell peppers, 

and pineapple ginger beer gastrique

Duval’s Fish & Chips with battered cod, french fries, tartar sauce and fresh lemon wedges

Grilled Shrimp Tacos on flour tortillas with pico de Gallo

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Duval's Lobster and Fresh Corn Casserole 

Serves 4

Recipe courtesy of Duval's

1 lb lobster meat, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces

3 cups fresh corn kernels

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 box cornbread or corn muffin mix, prepared according to package directions, 

      or just using the dry crumbs

Salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to tasteI

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté the fresh corn in the butter over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Mix the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese together until smooth. Fold in the cooked corn, lobster meat, and spices. Bake the mixture in a greased casserole dish for 25 minutes until hot and bubbling. Crust the top by sprinkling cornbread crumbs over the mixture. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown.