Acapulco Margarita Grouper Recipe

Ingredients for Acapulco Margarita Grouper

• Grouper Fillets
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons triple sec
• Lime Juice
• Sea Salt
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Olive Oil
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• Onion
• Jalapeno
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Acapulco Margarita Grouper

1. Place 1.5 lbs grouper filets in a large shallow dish.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons triple sec, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pour over grouper filets, ensuring they are coated evenly.
3. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning fillets halfway through.
4. While the fish marinates, prepare the salsa: Combine 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt to taste.
5. Preheat your grill to high heat.
6. Remove grouper filets from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and reserve the marinade.
7. Brush fillets with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and grind fresh black pepper to taste.
8. Grill the grouper for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
9. Meanwhile, gently simmer the reserved marinade in a small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove garlic cloves before serving.
10. Spoon a little of the reduced marinade over each grouper fillet.
11. Top with generous spoonfuls of the fresh salsa and serve immediately with grilled corn on the cob and a side salad.