Jul 13 2026

Grouper Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

One or Two Sides & Hushpuppies; Served Blackened, Broiled, or Crispy

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Ingredients

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For the Grouper

For the Hushpuppies

For the Sides (Optional)

Method

Cooking the Grouper

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grouper

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the grouper fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle both sides with blackening seasoning.

  2. 2

    Cook the Grouper

    For blackened: Place the fillets on the grill or skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. For broiled: Place under the broiler for about 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway. For crispy: Dredge in flour and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Serve the grouper with lemon wedges on the side.

Making the Hushpuppies

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 5

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, beaten egg, and chopped onion.

  3. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  4. 7

    Fry Hushpuppies

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cooking the Sides

  1. 8

    Prepare Optional Sides

    For coleslaw, mix coleslaw mix with ranch dressing. For steamed broccoli, steam until tender. For rice, cook according to package instructions.

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