Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sKey West Grouper Recipe

Key West Grouper Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time50m
Serves4

baked, panko, parmesan, citrus lime sauce served with a side of rice-orzo pilaf & veggies

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Rice-Orzo Pilaf

Vegetables

Method

Preparing the Grouper

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Grouper

    Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Make the Coating

    In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Coat the Fish

    Place the seasoned grouper fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press the panko mixture onto the top of each fillet.

  5. 5

    Bake the Fish

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the topping is golden brown.

Making the Citrus Lime Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and a pinch of salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Preparing Rice-Orzo Pilaf

  1. 7

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Rice and Orzo

    Stir in the long-grain rice and orzo pasta, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until slightly toasted.

  3. 9

    Add Broth and Cook

    Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 10

    Add Peas

    After 15 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and cover again. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice and orzo are tender and liquid is absorbed.

Cooking the Vegetables

  1. 11

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced zucchini and diced bell pepper. Season with salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until tender.

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