Sea Islands Grouper
Elevate your seafood dining experience with **Sea Islands Grouper**, a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the coast straight to your table. This recipe features perfectly seared grouper fillets, seasoned with smoky paprika and a hint of citrus, then finished with a luscious garlic-infused lemon-orange butter sauce. Served atop a bed of herbed white rice infused with fresh thyme and scallions, this dish strikes a harmonious balance between bright, zesty notes and rich, indulgent textures. Whether you're planning a gourmet dinner or a casual coastal-inspired meal, this easy-to-follow recipe promises restaurant-quality results in just 35 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers, this elegant and flavorful grouper dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6-8 oz each) grouper fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 lemon zest of a lemon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
Instructions
Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with paprika, ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the grouper fillets for 3-4 minutes on one side without moving them, until browned.
Flip the fillets and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the fillets. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then deglaze with the lemon juice and orange juice.
Add the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of butter to the citrus mixture. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Set the sauce aside.
In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked rice, thyme leaves, and scallions. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
To plate, spoon the herbed rice onto each plate, top with a grouper fillet, and drizzle the citrus butter sauce over the fish. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Sea Islands Grouper!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 974 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 179.9 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3426 mg | 73% | |
*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.
