Broiled Grouper Parmesan
Instructions
A Seafood Charlie Recipe
Cook: 6 mins
Prep: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh grouper fillets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
- salt and pepper to taste
Recipe
- Preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Place the grouper fillets on a greased baking tray. Brush them with lemon juice. In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Broil the fillets for 4 to 6 minutes, until they can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the oven and spread the cheese mixture on top of fillets.
- Return to the broiler for an additional 30 seconds, or until the topping is browned and bubbly.
Mediterranean Style Grouper
Step 1: Prepare and Season the Fish Fillets
Pat fish fillets dry and season on both sides with kosher salt.
Prepare the spice mixture of cumin, oregano and paprika in a small bowl, then season the fish well on both sides.
Step 2: Add Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Toppings
Put the seasoned fish in a lightly-oiled baking dish (I used this 9″ x 13″ cast iron dish for even cooking <-affiliate link)
Top the fish with fresh minced garlic, making sure to spread the garlic well. Add juice of 1 lemon, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (I highly recommend Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil for its rich, fruity finish), then top with the sliced tomatoes and kalamata olives.
Step 3: Bake
Place the baking dish on the middle rack of a 400 degree F heated-oven. Bake for about 12 to 13 minutes or until the fish turns opaque in color and flakes easily using a fork.
TIP: You’ve heard me say this earlier, no one likes dry fish so avoid overcooking your grouper. If you’re not sure, use an instant read thermometer (affiliate link); fish is ready when its internal temp registers 145°F, which should be measured at the thickest part of the fish fillet.