WATCH: Fresh From Florida Shows You How to Prepare Red Snapper and Charred Avocado – Delicious!
By Space Coast Daily // December 17, 2025
Bountiful Florida with Seafood Available Year-Round
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Florida farmers make it easy for everyone to eat fresh produce year-round.
In fact, most of our produce is available between October and June. Seafood and shellfish caught in Florida waters are available year-round.
So enjoy the bounty Florida has to offer with this delicious dish. Check out this dish from “Fresh From Florida.”
We have a fantastic assortment of fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, and other products, right here in Florida.
So, next time you’re at the grocery store, choose “Fresh From Florida.” Not only are you getting locally grown food that’s fresher, but you’re also helping support Florida farmers.
INGREDIENTS
■ 4 (6-ounce) Florida red snapper fillets, skin on
■ 1 large Florida avocado, peeled and sliced thin
■ ⅓ cup Florida orange juice
■ 2 Florida Key limes, juiced
■ 1 lemon, zested and juiced
■ 1 lime, juiced
■ 1 tablespoon olive oil
■ 1 tablespoon butter
■ 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite)
■ Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
WATCH: Fresh! Florida Red Snapper & Charred Avocado from FRESH FROM FLORIDA!
PREPARATION
Peel and slice the avocado. Place on a heat-safe surface and char with a kitchen torch, or place under a broiler for several minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over avocado to prevent browning.
Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Score the skin side of fillets with a sharp knife to create hash marks. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly coat in cornstarch and dust off the excess. Gently place in pan, skin side down, for 3-4 minutes.
Flip and continue to sear until completely cooked through, about 2-3 more minutes.
Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add butter, lemon juice, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and reduce by half to create a sauce.
To a plate, spoon sauce on each; arrange charred avocado over the sauce, then add snapper over the avocado.
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