Blackened Grouper Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds grouper fillets (6 ounces each, skinless)

5 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)

1 lemon

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

To make the blackened fish seasoning, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Pat dry the fillets with a paper towel.

Melt two tablespoons of butter and use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the fillets.

Top each fillet with about a tablespoon of the seasoning mix and rub it with your fingers. Turn the fillets over and repeat.

Add three tablespoons of butter to a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

When the butter has melted, and the skillet is hot, add the fish and cook undisturbed for three minutes. Use a fish spatula to turn the fish over and cook for another three to four minutes or until the fish is done. The fish is done with the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily when pierced with a fork.

Top each fillet with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 304 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 101 mg
• Sodium: 1258 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 34 g