Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHemingway'sCrab Crusted Grouper Recipe

Crab Crusted Grouper Recipe

Inspired by Hemingway's
Time1h
Serves4

Blackened Grouper topped with jumbo lump crab blend basted and baked with Key Lime Butter, fresh vegetable mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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For the Grouper

For the Key Lime Butter

Method

Preparing the Grouper

  1. 1

    Season the Grouper

    Rub each grouper fillet with olive oil and then coat evenly with blackening seasoning.

  2. 2

    Sear the Grouper

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned grouper fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making the Crab Topping

  1. 3

    Prepare the Crab Blend

    In a mixing bowl, combine the jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped parsley. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Making Key Lime Butter

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the key lime juice and minced garlic. Keep warm until ready to use.

Preparing Vegetable Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the drained potatoes. Mash until creamy and smooth. Stir in the mixed vegetables and heat through.

Baking the Dish

  1. 7

    Assemble

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the cooked grouper fillets on a baking sheet. Top each fillet generously with the crab blend.

  2. 8

    Bake

    Drizzle the key lime butter over the crab-topped grouper fillets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crab is heated through and slightly golden.

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