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Fried Grouper
Fried Grouper is flaky and flavorful white fish that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Ready in 25 minutes makes it a great busy night dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 fresh lemon cut into wedges
- 4 grouper fillets *can substitute your favorite white fish*
- 2-4 tablespoons oil
Blackened Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry your grouper filets.
- Get out and measure your seasoning ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients for blackened seasoning in a small bowl.
- Rub grouper on both sides with seasoning.
- Place a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and heat oil until a drop of water flicked in it dances.
- Once oil is hot, place grouper onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side and filets are golden brown.
- Juice lemon over all of the grouper once cooked and removed from heat.
- Check to be sure fish is cooked to 140 degrees before serving.
- Enjoy every bite!
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Notes
- Fried Grouper can also be cooked in the oven or on a grill. Bake for 12 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit, place aluminum foil underneath fish to catch any drippings after 10 minutes.
- To achieve best results, use filets about ½ an inch thick and weigh about 6 oz each.
- Make sure you are using fresh grouper fillets that smell like the sea and are free of brown spots.
- Before frying grouper, check for bones with your fingers by running them along the flesh.
- If using frozen fish fillets, make sure they are completely thawed and dried off with paper towels before seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Fillet
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Fillet | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.