Grilled Grouper Recipes

PAUL'S GRILLED GROUPER

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, Parmesan, Essence, and olive oil and whisk to combine.
• Lay the fillets on the grill, scale side down, and brush generously with the melted butter mixture. Close the grill cover and cook for 3 minutes. Open and brush again with the melted butter mixture. Repeat this process until the flesh is firm and opaque, for a total cooking time of about 12 to 15 minutes for this size fish. The last minute of cooking time, sprinkle with the fresh herbs. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with Arugula and Orange Salad.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, spinach, red onion, and orange segments.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, orange juice, and vinegar. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil. Whisk until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED GROUPER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Add grouper fillets, and toss gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together capers, scallion, lemon zest, thyme, dill, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Arrange fillets on oiled grill grates; grill, uncovered, until grill marks appear and bottoms of fillets turn opaque, about 4 minutes. Flip fillets, and grill until opaque throughout and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fillets to a platter, and drizzle with caper mixture. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest.