Description
Ready to create a mouthwatering seafood dish? This grilled grouper recipe combines simple ingredients with expert techniques to deliver restaurant-quality results right in your backyard.
This straightforward grilled grouper recipe features a quick marinade and herb-infused butter that enhances the fish’s natural sweetness. In essence, you’ll achieve perfectly moist, flaky filets with subtle smoky notes from the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless grouper filets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh herbs (thyme and dill)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Capers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Season the Fish: Coat the grouper filets with the marinade mixture and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F).
- Prepare Grill Surface: Clean the grates thoroughly and oil them to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Fish: Place filets on the grill and cook uncovered until grill marks appear (4-6 minutes per side).
- Check for Doneness: Cook until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily.
Notes
- First thing to remember, cooking time varies based on filet thickness – approximately 4 minutes per side per inch of thickness. Subsequently, watch for these indicators of doneness:
- Fish should be white with only a slight transparency at center
- Flesh should flake easily with a fork
- Internal temperature should reach 145°F
- Straightaway after cooking, let the fish rest under loose foil for 10 minutes. As opposed to serving immediately, this resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the fish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: sea
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American