FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.,
May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Spearheading an effort to help eradicate the lionfish population in
Florida waters, a Fort Myers Beach restaurant is ready to hook
residents and visitors on its newest menu delicacy.
Lionfish has just made its debut in several dishes at Jack's
Farm To Fork at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. The eatery is
known for serving the freshest seafood, locally raised meats,
fruits and vegetables with its farm-to-table philosophy. Diners can
now choose the pan-seared lionfish served with a pea puree,
fiddlehead ferns and a lime beurre blanc or the pan-seared lionfish
served over coconut curry, lentils and basmati rice. The species is
also being featured in ceviche and a crudo. When cooked, lionfish
fillets have been compared to flounder, sea bass or hogfish with a
mild, non-fishy taste and firm, white flakiness.
"This is an excellent quality fish that we are proud to serve
here," said Chef David Rashty, Chef
De Cuisine at Jack's Farm to Fork, which recently won the People's
Choice Award in the 21st annual Taste of the Beach.
"Since I'm constantly in search of unique ingredients to use on my
ever-changing menu, the lionfish afforded us the perfect
opportunity not only to offer our guests a tasty new dish but also
to help Florida's ecosystem by
eradicating a non-native fish doing it harm."
The population of lionfish has exploded in the waters throughout
the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean
and Caribbean Sea in recent years, posing a threat to native marine
life. The state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has
encouraged residents and visitors from all over the world to
harvest the species.
With May temperatures averaging 89 degrees during the day and 69
degrees at night, now is the ideal time to head to Jack's Farm to
Fork to sample the lionfish or any one of Rashty's plates, salads
and award-winning desserts. The Fort
Myers Beach eatery offers indoor and outdoor seating
overlooking sugary-white sand and the calming waves of the gulf.
Fine wines, creative cocktails, refreshing beers and an assortment
of spirits are available to pair perfectly with every dish.
To make a reservation, call 1-888-222-7465 or visit
www.PinkShell.com and book through OpenTable.
About Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
Pink Shell
Beach Resort & Marina at 275 Estero Blvd. in Fort Myers, FL is a Boykin Management Company
Property along a quarter mile of immaculate coastline. The resort
features 213 beachfront studio- and condo-style accommodations
overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and
barrier islands of Southwest
Florida, Sanibel and
Captiva. The resort, designated a Green Lodging Property by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, features
recreational activities in a family-friendly atmosphere. For
information, visit www.PinkShell.com or call 1-888-222-7465. Like
Pink Shell on Facebook, follow the resort on Twitter and add it to
a circle on Google Plus.
About Boykin Management Company
Boykin Management
Company, a leading hospitality management company with offices in
Charlotte, NC and Fort Myers Beach, FL, is consistently
recognized for excellence in delivering value-added lodging
operations. Since 1958, BMC has developed, managed and operated
hotels, resorts, condominium hotels and conference centers. In
addition to long-standing relationships with hotel brands including
Marriott, Hilton, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Radisson, Crowne
Plaza, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn, BMC has operated independent
resorts and hotels with a total of more than 20,000 rooms in 23
states. For information, visit www.Boykin.com.
Press Contact
Jerry Janus
1-239-463-8612
JJanus@pinkshell.com
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