Sea Islands Grouper Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this unbelievably easy and flavorful Sea Islands Grouper recipe! Perfectly pan-seared grouper fillets, coated in crunchy pecans and infused with a zesty bourbon marinade, will impress your family and friends. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 521.8 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sea Islands Grouper

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How to Make Sea Islands Grouper

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon honey until emulsified.
  2. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish.
  3. Add grouper fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Turn the fillets to coat both sides and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).
  5. Pour 1 cup crushed pecans into a separate shallow dish.
  6. Pour enough olive oil (about 1/4 inch) into a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan to cover the bottom and preheat over medium-low heat.
  7. Remove grouper fillets from the marinade and gently press each fillet into the pecans, ensuring even coating.
  8. Carefully place the pecan-coated fillets into the preheated skillet.
  9. Fry for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until the pecans are golden brown and the grouper is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  10. Serve immediately. Enjoy with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g