Jul 14 2026

Grouper Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Fresh filet of Grouper made to order in either grilled, franchise, or puttanesca style

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Ingredients

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For Grilled Grouper

For Franchised Grouper

Method

For Grilled Grouper

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Fish

    Place the grouper fillet in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Grill the Grouper

    Remove the grouper from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place the fillet on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the grilled grouper from the grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

For Franchised Grouper

  1. 6

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  2. 7

    Season the Flour

    Add salt and black pepper to the flour and mix well.

  3. 8

    Bread the Grouper

    Dredge the grouper fillet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.

  4. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.

  5. 10

    Fry the Grouper

    Carefully place the breaded grouper fillet in the hot oil and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 11

    Serve

    Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

For Puttanesca Style Grouper

  1. 12

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 13

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in canned diced tomatoes, chopped olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

  3. 14

    Add the Grouper

    Gently place the grouper fillet into the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  4. 15

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top and serve hot with crusty bread.

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