SEAFOOD

From oysters and redfish to custom-made caviar, these Houston restaurants are perfect for a special occasion. Chris Shepherd takes us to LIttle's Oyster Bar and Josephine's in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"

It’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner and Lent is here.

Swamp Donkeys Crawfish and Seafood is opening a second location in Spring. HOUSTON – Swamp Donkeys Crawfish and Seafood is opening a second location in Spring. It also has swamp combos, featuring corn and potatoes with your choice of seafood, and kid’s meals with corn dog or pizza with a choice of chips and drink. Swamp Donkeys is located at the Track Shack at 25811 W. Hardy Road. The soft opening hours are Thursday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.For more information or bulk orders, customers can call 281-813-7500.

With the holiday weekend ahead, crowds of up to 500,000 people are expected to visit Galveston island through Monday, according to Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. With an influx of visitors is expected on the island, City of Galveston officials ask everyone to continue social distancing. If youre looking for seafood but want to skip the restaurant, here are four popular restaurants on the island to order takeout from:Gaidos3828 Seawall Blvd. Order on Doordash, Grubhub, and Waitr, or call the restaurant at (409) 761-5500. To order, call the restaurant at (409) 763-2805.

PEARLAND, Texas – With more than 127,000 followers on Instagram, Lotus Seafood knows how to satisfy your tastebuds with its images. Within the past three weeks, all four of Lotus Seafood’s locations have proudly served 200 free kids meals every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Lotus Seafood has previously offered special deals for healthcare workers, including free meals and special discounts. Meals are on a first come first served basis, and Lotus Seafood encourages kids to stay at home for their safety. 741.70918550 S. Braeswood 713.270.798711710 Broadway St. 281.258.418210092 Veterans 281.447.8881Us after picking up our free kid’s meal, crawfish and daiquiris:

Get your crawfish fix with this easy crawfish fried rice recipe | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: March 6, 2020, 2:48 pmCrawfish season is in full swing and if you want to get your crawfish fix, start by trying out new recipes to put those mudbugs to good use. Shakti Baum, executive chef with Etta’s Kitchen, is in our studio to show you a crawfish fried rice you can try at home.

Meet Bayou Boys PoBoys. Signage of Bayou Boys PoBoys in Needville, Texas (KPRC)The Swamp Thing Po-BoyOriginally, I was planning to take on the “Gator Bait” challenge. My experience at Bayou Boys PoBoys is one I will never forget. For more information about Bayou Boys Po-Boys, visit their Facebook page here. Po’boy baseBoudin ballsCrawfish etouffeeMozzarella cheeseMe after eating the Swamp Thing, fried catfish, gumbo and bread pudding at Bayou Boys Po-Boys

If my eyes aren’t watering from the spice, it ain’t spicy enough," wrote Facebook user Taylor Matthews. Doing so afterward only serves to burn your lips and fingers," wrote Twitter user Weston Davis. wrote Twitter user Christian Adana. “Both is fine but if there’s not seasoning IN the boil, it’s not ok. Ever,” Facebook user Shell Lee agreed. I prefer after,” wrote Twitter user @GrillMa95717461Let us know your favorite way to cook them in the comments!