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!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with paprika, ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sea Islands Grouper!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2163.8

Total Fat 100.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 375.6mg	0%
Sodium 974.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 179.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 313.2mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3425.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 23.7%