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Fuel Station and Seafood Restaurant

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Dinner

Starters!

Shells Clam Chowder

4.50

The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chock full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!

Shrimp and Crab Dip

7.99

Made fresh daily. Our original recipe chock full of shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat and three kinds of cheeses. Served with tortilla chips

Sauteed Mussels

10.99

A pound of Prince Edward Island mussels, sautéed with tomatoes and onions in a light red seafood broth

Buffalo Shrimp

10.99

A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy Buffalo sauce.Blue cheese and celery sticks

Coconut Shrimp

10.99

A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp lightly fried then tossed in sweetened coconut milk. Served with sweet Thai chili

Peel 'N Eat Shrimp

8.99

Half pound of shrimp, simply seasoned, served hot

Fried Calamari

8.99

The best squid you ever ate!Too good to use as bait! Served with our spicy Diablo sauc

Crab Cakes

11.99

Two premium sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes

Buffalo Chicken

8.99

Fresh chicken tenders, hand-breaded and tossed in our house-made buffalo sauce.Blue cheese and celery sticks

Steamed Clams

12.99

A dozen fresh clams steamed in garlic, white wine and spices. Served in the shell

Oysters!

Oysters*

Big fat juicy oysters served on the half shell raw or with an attitude (steamed) . 1/2 Dozen or Dozen

Salads!

Add a Side Salad $2.99 to any entree. Choose from Ranch, Blue Cheese, Country French, Honey Dijon, Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, or Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Tropical Chicken Salad

11.99

Crispy coconut chicken atop fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts and toasted coconut. Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

11.99

A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing

Grilled Shrimp Wedge

12.99

Wedge of iceberg lettuce garnished with applewood smoked bacon, diced tomatoes and two shrimp skewers

Pastas!

All of our sauces are made in house, from scratch every day!

Shrimp Pasta

13.99

The dish that made Shells famous! A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

Classic Seafood Pasta

15.99

Marinated shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams tossed with linguine in our garlic and white wine cream sauce

Shrimp Diablo

13.99

Marinated shrimp and penne pasta tossed in our classic spicy tomato sauce

Baby Lobster Pasta

16.99

Sweet baby lobster tails sauteed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce (Available only in season)

Chicken Siciliano

11.99

Blackened chicken, grape tomatoes, mushrooms and caramelized onions sauteed with linguine in a light blend of white wine, seafood broth and Italian red sauce

Chicken Pasta

11.99

Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, california white wine and fresh cream

Shrimp 'N Scallop Pasta

13.99

Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shells' famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo

13.99

Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce

Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini

14.99

Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with marinated shrimp in Shells'signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese

Get Crabby!

All crabs are served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. All Crabs are Market price

Crab 'N Shrimp Trio

1/2 lb. of Snow crab legs, 1/2 lb. of Dungeness crab legs and a 1/2 lb. of U-peel shrimp

Snow Crab Legs

A delicate, sweet flavor. Served with the long, slender, leg clusters attached to half of the body. Get Crackin'! 1 lb., 1.5 lbs., or 2 lbs

King Crab Legs

Succulent King Crab legs from the coldest Northern waters. 1lb., 1.5 lbs., or 2 lbs

Shells Shellfish Boil

Dungeness crab, U-peel shrimp, Gulf oysters, mussels, clams and Andouille sausage steamed and seasoned with Old Bay. Enough for two or be "shellfish" and keep it all for yourself! No substitutions please

Dungeness Crab

San Fransisco's prized crab legs - meaty and sweet from Pacific waters. 1lb., 1.5 lbs., or 2 lbs

Char Grillin' and Specialties!

Served with seasoned rice & steamed veggies (unless noted)

Jambalaya

13.99

Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over rice

Crab Cake Dinner

15.99

Three premium jumbo lump crab cakes

Grilled Shrimp 'N Sea Scallops

15.99

A skewer of grilled shrimp paired with succulent sea scallops

Salmon Felix

18.99

Oscar's former roommate! Fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. Served with our seasoned rice over asparagus

Bayou Chicken

14.99

Fresh chicken, blackened and topped with mushrooms, grape tomatoes and caramelized onions in our sundried tomato cream sauce

Newyork Strip Steak

19.99

12 oz. hand-cut NewYork Strip served with parsley potatoes and asparagus

The Big Easy

16.99

Blackened Mahi-Mahi smothered with shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce

Grilled Seafood Combo Platter

17.99

Wild caught Mahi-Mahi paired with two skewers of zesty grilled shrimp. Substitute today's Fresh Catch for an additional charge

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

14.99

Three grilled shrimp skewers brushed with a zesty marinade

Ultimate Combo

19.99

Fresh salmon, grilled shrimp skewer and a jumbo lump crab cake

Chicken 'N Veggies

11.99

Grilled tenders served atop steamed veggies and seasoned rice

From the Deep Fryer!

Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.

Fried Shrimp

13.99

Fried Bay Scallops

13.99

Fried Fish

11.99

Fried Mississippi Catfish

15.99

Fried Chicken Tenders

11.99

Fisherman's Feast

15.99

Fried Alaskan pollock, shrimp and scallops served with parsley potatoes and mandarin cole slaw. Hope you're hungry!

Fresh Fish!

Fresh Fish

Choose from our daily selection of fresh fish. We'll cook it just the way you like it - grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. Ask your server about our delicious toppings

Top Your Fish!

The Big Easy Topping

4.99

Shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

The Felix

5.99

Jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce

Sandwiches!

All sandwiches served with a side of French Fries

Grouper Sandwich

Available only in season. Fresh Gulf grouper - Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Served on a potato roll with tartar sauce

Bacon Cheddar Burger

10.50

Half pound Black Angus Sirloin burger topped with cheddar and applewood smoked bacon slices. Served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing

Shrimp Tacos

14.99

Three grilled and seasoned flour tortillas served with blackened shrimp over shredded lettuce, cheese and chopped tomato. Served with homemade salsa and island sauce

Mahi-Mahi Sandwich

Wild caught Mahi-Mahi - Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Served on a Potato roll with tartar sauce

Honey Buffalo Burger

10.50

A half pound Black Angus Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon slices. Drizzled with our house-made honey buffalo sauce

The Dirty Bird

12.99

Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing

Sides!

Parsley Potatoes

1.99

Rice Pilaf

1.99

French Fries

1.99

Asparagus

2.99

Cole Slaw

1.99

Steamed Veggies

1.99

Broccoli

2.99

Make Any Meal a Combo!!

Add a side of shrimp, scallops or crab legs to make any meal a combo!

2 Shrimp Skewers

6.99

Shrimp Scampi

5.99

Crab Cake

5.99

Fried Shrimp

4.99

Fried Scallop

4.99

1/2 Lb of Crab Legs

Choose Snow, Dungeness or King Crab Legs

Kids' Menu!

For children 12 and under. All items served with apple sauce, Graham crackers and a soft drink. Want Broccoli instead of fries for the kids? $1

Fried Shrimp with Fries

5.99

Crispy Fish with Fries

5.99

Chicken Tenders

5.99

Grilled or Fried; with Fries

Kid Burger with Fries

5.99

Shrimp Skewer with Fries

5.99

Shrimp Pasta

5.99

Macaroni and Cheese

5.99

Desserts!

Key Lime Pie

5.99

A Florida tradition. Our "Island Style" recipe is made with real Key Lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. Served with whipped cream

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

5.99

The name says it all! Truly delicious

Towering Chocolate Cake

8.99

A decadent, chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves two

Shark Attack!

Sprite and Grenadine

1.99

Take the shark home with you!

Lunch

Starters!

Shells Clam Chowder

4.50

The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!

Fried Calamari

8.99

The best squid you ever ate! Too good to use as bait! Served with our spicy Diablo sauce

Shrimp and Crab Dip

7.99

Made fresh daily. Our original recipe chock full of shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat and three kinds of cheeses. Served with tortilla chips

Peel 'N Eat Shrimp**

8.99

Half pound of shrimp,simply seasoned and dusted with Old Bay. Served hot

Sauteed Mussels

10.99

A pound of the finest Prince Edward Island mussels, sautéed with tomatoes and onions in a light red seafood broth

Salads!

Choose from Ranch, Blue Cheese, Country French, Honey Dijon, Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, or Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Bowl of Shells' Clam Chowder

9.99

With a Small House Salad

Grilled Shrimp Wedge**

12.99

Wedge of iceberg lettuce garnished with applewood smoked bacon, diced tomatoes and two shrimp skewer

Tropical Chicken Salad

11.99

Crispy coconut chicken atop fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts and toasted coconut. Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

11.99

A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Salmon - Market Price

Oysters!

There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood, or have immune disorders, you are at risk of serious illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, please contact a physician. — Florida Department of Natural Resources

Oysters!

Big fat juicy oysters served on the half shell raw or with an attitude (steamed) . Available in 1/2 Dozen or Dozen

Pastas!

All of our sauces are made in house, from scratch every day!

Shrimp Pasta

8.99

The dish that made Shells famous! A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

Classic Seafood Pasta

9.99

Marinated shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams tossed with linguine in our garlic and white wine cream sauce

Shrimp Diablo

8.99

Marinated shrimp and penne pasta tossed in our classic spicy tomato sauce

Baby Lobster Pasta

11.99

Sweet baby lobster tails sauteed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce (Available only in season)

Chicken Siciliano

7.99

Blackened chicken, grape tomatoes, mushrooms and caramelized onions sauteed with linguine in a light blend of white wine, seafood broth and Italian red sauce

Chicken Pasta

7.99

Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

Shrimp 'N Scallop Pasta

8.99

Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shells' famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo

8.99

Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce

Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini

9.99

Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with marinated shrimp in Shells' signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese

Make Any Meal a Combo!

Add a side of shrimp, scallops or crab legs to make any meal a combo!

2 Shrimp Skewers

6.99

Shrimp Scampi

5.99

Crab Cake

5.99

Fried Shrimp

4.99

Fried Scallops

4.99

1/2 Lb of Crab Legs

Choose Snow, Dungeness or King Crab Legs

Chargrillin and Specialties!

Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies (unless noted)

Grilled Shrimp Skewers**

11.99

Two shrimp skewers char-grilled with our zesty marinade

Crab Cakes

13.99

Two jumbo lump crab cakes served with our house-made island sauce

Bayou Chicken

11.99

Fresh chicken, blackened and topped with mushrooms, grape tomatoes and caramelized onions in our sundried tomato cream sauce

Grilled Shrimp 'N Sea Scallops**

15.99

A skewer of grilled shrimp paired with succulent sea scallops

Blackened Mississippi Catfish Filet**

11.99

Mississippi catfish seared with a Cajun spice blend

Shrimp and Veggies

12.99

A half pound of shrimp sauteed in Shells' scampi sauce on top of our fresh vegetable medley

Baskets!

All baskets served with French Fries

Fried Shrimp

9.99

Golden brown fried shrimp served with Shells' house-made cocktail sauce

Pick Two Combo

12.99

Can't decide? Create a basket that's shore to please with two of your favorites!

Fried Chicken Tenders

9.99

Fresh tenders, fried golden brown in Shells' house-made seasoned flour. Served with honey mustard

Fried Bay Scallops

9.99

Sweet bay scallops fried golden brown in Shells' house-made breading. Served with cocktail sauce

Fried Fish

8.99

Mild white fish fried golden brown in Shells' house-made breading. Served with tartar sauce

Fried Catfish

10.99

Mississippi catfish, fried golden brown in Shells' house-made corn meal breading. Served with tartar sauce

Fresh Fish!

Fresh Fish

Choose from our daily selection of fresh fish – grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. Ask your server about our delicious toppings

Top Your Fish!

The Felix**

5.99

Jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce

The Big Easy Topping

4.99

Shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

Sandwiches!

All sandwiches served with a side of French Fries

Grouper Sandwich

Fresh Gulf grouper - Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Served on a potato roll with tartar sauce. (Available only in season)

The Dirty Bird

12.99

Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served on a potato roll with our house-made smokey ranch dressing

Shrimp Tacos

11.99

Two grilled and seasoned flour tortillas served with blackened shrimp over shredded lettuce, cheese and chopped tomato. Served with homemade salsa and island sauce

Mahi Mahi Sandwich

Wild caught Mahi Mahi - Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Served on a potato roll with tartar sauce

Bacon Cheddar Burger

10.50

A 1/2 lb. Black Angus sirloin burger topped with cheddar and applewood smoked bacon slices. Served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing

Honey Buffalo Burger

10.50

A 1/2 lb. Black Angus Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon slices. Drizzled with our house-made honey buffalo sauce

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