Grouper Captiva Food

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.

GROUPER VERZCRUZ

Steps:

• Rub both sides of fillets with garlic.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Arrange fillets in a single layer in a large shallow dish.
• Add lime rind and juice, turning to coat.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and saute 5 minutes or until golden.
• Stir in olives and next 6 ingredients (olives through tomatoes).
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in capers.
• Remove from pan.
• Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat.
• Add fillets, cooking 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Pour tomato mixture over fillets and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serving size: 1 fillet and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.

GROUPER CAPTIVA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter bottom of baking dish.
• 2. Cut a slit in middle of grouper & stuff with scallops, put into baking dish.
• 3. Season filets lightly with salt, pepper & old bay seasoning.
• 4. Top each filet with 3 Tbsp butter & drizzle with the white wine.
• 5. Bake 12 - 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs & top with cheese. Bake additional 8 - 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

MEDITERRANEAN GROUPER RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the lemon zest and juice, olives, capers, and three tablespoons of olive oil. Stir to combine, and keep warm. Do not bring to a boil. Do not boil.
• Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place the fillets top-side down in the pan and cook three minutes on each side for a total of six minutes. This is for a one-inch-thick fillet. If your fillets are thicker or thinner, they may take more or less time.
• Using a slotted spatula, transfer the fish to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil to rest for about 5 minutes.
• To serve, top the fish fillets with the olive mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.