National Yucatán Shrimp Day

National Yucatán Shrimp Day celebrates Doc Ford’s signature Yucatán shrimp dish each year on May 24. The Florida-inspired entrée features steamed, peel-and-eat shrimp coated in a savory, spicy sauce made with butter, fresh Key lime juice, garlic, cilantro, Colombian chili pepper sambal, salt, and pepper. The restaurant describes its food as drawing inspiration from the Caribbean Rim, while the dish’s name nods to the Yucatán.

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille started the holiday in 2020 after applying to National Day Calendar as a way to recognize its Yucatán shrimp entrée. The restaurant’s announcement about the holiday’s 7K race notes that the dish had been a menu mainstay for more than 20 years by 2025. The sauce is also used with the restaurant’s baked oysters, shrimp tacos, and Yucatán bloody Mary.

How to Observe National Yucatán Shrimp Day

Celebrate by ordering Yucatán shrimp at a seafood restaurant or preparing your own peel-and-eat version at home. Pair the shrimp with toasted bread for dipping, and enjoy the bright combination of lime, garlic, butter, cilantro, and chile. You can also explore other ways to use the same flavor profile, such as shrimp tacos or a spicy seafood dish.

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