Baking grouper fillets in the oven is a simple and flavorful way to prepare this delicious fish. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a perfectly cooked grouper fillet that is flaky and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, baking grouper fillets in the oven is a great option.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER GROUPER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine melted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush 2 tablespoons of this mixture on a piece of foil placed on the broiler pan.
- Mix together garlic salt, parsley, paprika and white pepper. Sprinkle spice mixture on both sides of fillets.
- Bake fillets until meat flakes, about 10 minutes. Brush fillets again with lemon butter and spread with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 410.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BAKED GROUPER CREOLE/PARMESAN
I bastardized this recipe from Emeril - I love grouper, reminds me of our honeymoon in the Bahamas. And, it's been cheap lately.
Provided by Sara in MD
Categories Creole
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add essence ingredients together and mix well, can keep in well sealed jar for 3-6 months.
- Heat oven to 400.
- Mix butter, oil, parmesan and essence in small bowl, whisk till smooth.
- Brush generously on fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, basting fish with sauce a couple of times.
- Top with herbs in last 5 min of cooking, cook till fish is flaky.
- Sprinkle with lime juice.
- Serve.
KEY WEST-STYLE BAKED GROUPER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Season the grouper fillets with salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; place into prepared baking dish. Spread about 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the top of each fillet. Pour in the lime and orange juices, then cover each fillet with 3 slices of lime and 2 slices of orange.
- Bake in preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1186.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- To ensure the grouper fillets cook evenly, use a baking dish that is just large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer.
- If you don't have any lemon slices on hand, you can substitute lime slices or orange slices.
- For a crispy crust, be sure to pat the grouper fillets dry before seasoning and baking.
- If you like, you can add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the baking dish before adding the grouper fillets. This will help to keep the fillets moist.
- Serve the grouper fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Baking grouper fillets in the oven is a simple and delicious way to cook this versatile fish. Whether you're new to cooking fish or you're a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please. With its flaky texture and delicate flavor, grouper is a great choice for a healthy and flavorful meal. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious seafood dish, give this baked grouper fillet recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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