Florida Representative Steve Crisafulli stirs, zests, and chops to help Lori cook up some Coconut Snapper with Thai Chili Garlic Sauce while serving some “political food for thought.” Topics discussed range from how and why Steve got started in politics. Steve also discusses the redistricting and the importance the port plays in the local economy.
Coconut Snapper with Thai Chili Garlic Sauce
Fish
six 6 oz. fillets of snapper
¾ cup panko
¾ cup unsweetened coconut
pinch of salt
3 tbs mayo
Sauce
¼ cup thai chili garlic sauce
1 tsp lime zest
juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
pinch of sugar
Rice
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
Bok Choy
6 heads baby bok choy
olive oil
1-2 tsp sesame oil
Bring water and coconut milk to a boil and add rice. Stir, cover and cook on low heat without disturbing for 20 min.
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare fish by patting dry and spreading on a thin layer of mayo. Mix panko, coconut, and salt in dish, then press the fish, mayo side down, into mixture. Set aside for 5-10 min. Heat small amount of olive oil in a skillet, and without crowding the pan, place fish, coconut side down, working in batches. Brown only for 3-5 min and remove before done, placing on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in oven 12-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
Mix all ingredients for sauce and taste, if too sour add sugar.
Roughly chop bok choy, and make sure it is well drained. Heat skillet with olive oil, throw bok choy in all at once, stirring constantly until it begins to wilt and slightly browns. Remove from heat and drizzle on sesame oil.
Serve fish with rice and 1 tbs of sauce and a side of bok choy.
Steve Crisafulli, Florida House of Representatives, 32nd District
Steve Crisafulli is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 32nd District. Steve was first elected to the Florida House in 2008 and had no opposition in 2010.
Crisafulli is a small business owner, and Director of the Brevard County Farm Bureau. He served as Supervisor of Brevard County Soil and Water Conservation from 1998-2002.
A fourth generation resident of Brevard County, Steve was educated in our public schools, Brevard Community College, and the University of Central Florida. He runs his family’s local business and is deeply involved in our community, where he and his wife Kristen are raising their two daughters.
The Crisafulli Family
Steve has been married to his wife Kristen for 15 years, and they have two daughters – Carly and Kennedy.
Committee Membership
Natural Resources Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
Economic Development Policy Committee
Elder & Family Services Policy Committee
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2008, reelected subsequently
Other Public Service
Brevard County Soil & Water Conservation, Supervisor 1998-2002
Affiliations
Orange County Delegation, Chair 2011
Brevard County Farm Bureau, Director 1996-2004, 2006-present and past President 2003-2005
Leadership Brevard, past graduate 1998, and past Program Committee member 1999-2000
Brevard Delegation, Chair
Highlights
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business 2012
Associated Industries of Florida, “A” Rating 2011
Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Assoc., Public Servant of the Year Award 2011
Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Legislator of the Year 2011
Florida Chamber of Commerce, “A” Honor Roll, 2009-2011
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2009-2011
Florida Farm Bureau, Distinguished Advocate Award 2011
Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year 2011
Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year 2011
Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscapers Assoc., Legislator of the Year 2011
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Legislative Award 2011
Foundation for Florida’s Future, “A” Rating 2010-2011
The American Conservative Union, “Defender of Liberty” Award 2011
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award 2010
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Legislator of the Year Award 2010
Florida Homebuilders Association, Friend of Housing 2010
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Legislative Award 2010
LEAD Brevard, 4 Under 40 Award 2010
Associated Builders & Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009-2010
Florida Farm Bureau, President’s Award 2005
