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Roasted Grouper Fish

A simple yet elegant baked grouper with lemon, herbs, and tropical seasonings that shines on any dinner table.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerOvenStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs grouper fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Pat 2 lbs grouper fillets (6 oz each) dry and place on the prepared sheet.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with 2 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp olive oil.

  4. 4

    Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  5. 5

    Top each fillet with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  6. 6

    Arrange 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 sliced tomato, and 1/2 thinly sliced lemon around and on top of the fish.

  7. 7

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with pan juices drizzled over.

Questions

How long does Roasted Grouper Fish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Roasted Grouper Fish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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