Acapulco Margarita Grouper Recipe

Name: Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 43 min
Total time: 68 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs grouper fillets; 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons triple sec; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1 teaspoon for brushing); 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Savor the taste of summer with this vibrant Acapulco Margarita Grouper recipe! Succulent grilled grouper marinated in a tequila-lime mixture, topped with a fresh, fiery salsa, and served with grilled corn and a margarita. This recipe is a fiesta for your taste buds!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 43 mins

Calories 312.4 kcal

Protein 103g

Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acapulco Margarita Grouper

1 1/2 lbs grouper fillets
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1 teaspoon for brushing)
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Acapulco Margarita Grouper

Place 1.5 lbs grouper filets in a large shallow dish.
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.
Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning fillets halfway through.
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.
Preheat your grill to high heat.
Remove grouper filets from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and reserve the marinade.
Brush fillets with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and grind fresh black pepper to taste.
Grill the grouper for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Meanwhile, gently simmer the reserved marinade in a small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove garlic cloves before serving.
Spoon a little of the reduced marinade over each grouper fillet.
Top with generous spoonfuls of the fresh salsa and serve immediately with grilled corn on the cob and a side salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Seafood American Mexican Southwestern United States Tex Mex Barbecue Dietary Equipment Grilling