Pan-seared grouper is a delicious and straightforward dish that highlights the firm texture and mild flavor of the fish.
Here’s a simple recipe to help you prepare it:
Ingredients:
- 4 grouper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), chopped for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Grouper Fillets:
- Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets generously with salt and black pepper or JO Seasoning.
- Heat the Pan:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Grouper:
- Add the grouper fillets to the hot skillet, skin-side down if the skin is on.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them, allowing a golden crust to form.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- If they don’t release easily, give them another 30 seconds. When they are ready to flip they will let you know!
- Add Butter and Garlic:
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Push the fillets to one side of the skillet and add the butter to the other side.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Feel free to add capers here too. Adds some awesome flavor!
- Finish with Lemon:
- Pour the lemon juice and zest over the fish and garlic butter, tilting the pan to mix everything together.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets to coat them evenly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Transfer the grouper fillets to a serving plate.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the fish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Serving Suggestions:
Pan-seared grouper pairs well with a variety of side dishes such as:
- Waldorf Salad
- 5 Ingredient Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad
- Turnip Greens with Caramelized Vidalia Onions
- Mediterranean Inspired Greek Pasta Salad
Enjoy your delicious and simple pan-seared grouper!
Lemon Garlic Pan-Seared Grouper
Pan-seared grouper is a delicious and straightforward dish that highlights the firm texture and mild flavor of the fish.
Equipment
- Cast Iron
Ingredients
- 4 grouper fillets about 6 ounces each
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets generously with salt and black pepper or JO Seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the grouper fillets to the hot skillet, skin-side down if the skin is on.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them, allowing a golden crust to form.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- If they don’t release easily, give them another 30 seconds. When they are ready to flip they will let you know!
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Push the fillets to one side of the skillet and add the butter to the other side.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Feel free to add capers here too. Adds some awesome flavor!
- Pour the lemon juice and zest over the fish and garlic butter, tilting the pan to mix everything together.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets to coat them evenly.
- Transfer the grouper fillets to a serving plate.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the fish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 3801kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 699gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1392mgSodium: 2092mgPotassium: 17568mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5872IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 1018mgIron: 33mg
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