red snapper
noun
: any of various reddish fishes (as of the genera Lutjanus and Sebastes) including several food fishes
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On May 11, DeSantis announced a 39-day red snapper fishing season off the Atlantic coast this year, expanding from the two days allowed last year.
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Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
This colorful dinner salad is packed with shrimp and red snapper, and there's a summery mix of corn, tomatoes, and lime over tender lettuce leaves.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Fishing for red snapper off the Atlantic coast is popular in central and northern Florida, but not as many of the fish are caught in South Florida.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
This colorful dinner salad is packed with shrimp and red snapper, and there's a summery mix of corn, tomatoes, and lime over tender lettuce leaves.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Fishing for red snapper off the Atlantic coast is popular in central and northern Florida, but not as many of the fish are caught in South Florida.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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“Red snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20snapper. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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