Avocado Frenchman's Cove Recipe

Name: Avocado Frenchman's Cove
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large avocados, halved, and drizzled with juice of 2 limes to prevent discoloration; 2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 -ounce clarified butter; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 8 ounces tiny frozen shrimp, thawed and rinsed; 5 ounces pimento, diced; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 -ounce rum; 2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced; 1/4 salted butter; 1 -ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 large avocados, halved, and drizzled with juice of 2 limes to prevent discoloration
2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 -ounce clarified butter
Freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
8 ounces tiny frozen shrimp, thawed and rinsed
5 ounces pimento, diced
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 -ounce rum
2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced
1/4 salted butter
1 -ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Keeping skin intact, mash avocado flesh.
3
Broil mashed avocados in skin shells for 2 minutes.
4
Set aside on a warm plate.
5
Saute fish pieces in clarified butter on high heat.
6
Season with white pepper.
7
Stir in brown sugar.
8
Add shrimp, pimento, and garlic.
9
Pour in rum, shaking pan constantly.
10
Add dill.
11
Add butter and remove pan from heat, letting butter melt into the sauce.
12
Spoon fish mixture onto avocado halves, sprinkle with grated cheese and broil again for a few minutes, until cheese begins to brown.

414

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large avocados, halved, and drizzled with juice of 2 limes to prevent discoloration, 2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 -ounce clarified butter, Freshly ground white pepper, and more.

Yes, Avocado Frenchman's Cove falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado Frenchman's Cove

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