black grouper recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Black Grouper Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

gulf grouper, artichoke, cipollini onions, kalamata olives, blistered tomatoes, scallion pesto, and black garlic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the black grouper fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cipollini onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add the Fish

    Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet and add the seasoned black grouper fillets to the empty side. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the fish is slightly browned.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the grouper is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Scallion Pesto

    While the fish is baking, blend scallions, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. 6

    Make the Black Garlic Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, mash the black garlic cloves with a fork, then whisk in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to create a vinaigrette.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Once the grouper is done, remove it from the oven. Plate the fish and top it with the sautéed vegetables, scallion pesto, and drizzle the black garlic vinaigrette over the top. Serve immediately.

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