Gourmet Grouper
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh grouper fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers (optional)
Instructions
Pat grouper fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Place the all-purpose flour on a plate or shallow dish and lightly dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the dredged grouper fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to reduce slightly.
Return the cooked grouper fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Garnish the fillets with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2135 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
