GROUPER IMPERIAL recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Grouper Imperial Recipe

Inspired by Whiskey & Vine
Time30m
Serves4

Pan seared Grouper topped with Louisiana lump crab in a Sherry Imperial Sauce, Garlic Haricot Verts

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Haricot Verts

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the haricot verts and blanch for about 3-4 minutes until vibrant green. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Pan-sear the Grouper

    Season the grouper fillets with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Make the Sherry Imperial Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the sherry wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add the heavy cream and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Gently fold in the lump crab meat.

  4. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Serve the pan-seared grouper topped with the crab and sherry sauce. On the side, warm the blanched haricot verts in the skillet for a minute and season with salt and pepper. Garnish the dish with chopped parsley.

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