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Amazing Eats: Sumptuous Surf and Turf

Making his way across 5 sunny states, Adam Richman is on the hunt for some sumptuous surf and turf.

<b>Did You Know?</b> While popular for years in the north-Atlantic states, legend has it that the term "surf and turf" was first used at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair.<br><br><b>Dish 1:</b> Surf n’ Turf Burrito<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.tacosmackdown.com/" target="_blank">Lucha Libre</a>, 1810 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

<b>Did You Know?</b> In Louisiana they’ve been harvesting shrimp for 400 years. In the 17th century local fishermen cast their nets into the Gulf to catch the first batch of prized prawns.<br><br><b>Dish 2:</b> BBQ Shrimp<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.deanies.com/" target="_blank">Deanie’s</a>, 1713 Lake Ave, Metairie, LA 70005

<b>Did You Know?</b> In 2009, 283,015 lbs. of hogfish were caught in Florida. <br><br><b>Dish 3:</b> Killer Hogfish Sandwich<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.hogfishbar.com/" target="_blank">Hogfish Bar and Grill</a>, 6810 Front St, Stock Island, FL

<b>Did You Know?</b> In 2009, the average American ate 15.8 lbs. of fish and shellfish.<br><br><b>Dish 4:</b> Super Fresh Fish<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.reelinnmalibu.com/" target="_blank">Reel Inn</a>, 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

<b>Did You Know?</b> Alligator meat is similar to pork in texture, lower in fat than chicken, and tastes amazing!<br><br><b>Dish 5:</b> Alligator Ribs<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/" target="_blank">Skipper’s Smokehouse</a>, 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613

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