Blackened Grouper Recipe

Blackened grouper served on a white plate with coconut rice and lemon.

Fresh grouper fillets are coated with blackened seasoning and cooked in a hot skillet with olive oil and butter. This easy blackened grouper recipe is ready in minutes and finished with fresh lemon.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings servings

Calories 380.6 kcal

Ingredients

2 grouper fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (recipe in notes)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 tablespoons butter
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels. If the fillets are very cold or thick, let them sit at room temperature for 10 to 15minutes before cooking.
Brush the fish lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
Season the grouper on all sides with blackened seasoning, including the sides of the fillets. Add a little salt and pepper if your seasoning blend needs it.
Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Place the grouper in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving the fish.
Flip the fillets and add the butter to the pan. Let it melt around the fish. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, spooning a little butter over the top as it cooks.
The grouper is done when it is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
Remove from the pan and serve right away with lemon wedges.

Notes

Homemade Blackened Seasoning (for one pound of fish)

Mix the blackened seasoning in a small bowl. Add a pinch of cayenne or more to taste. This is what makes the fish spicy, or not.

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

Storage and Leftovers

Store leftover cooked grouper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place the fish in a skillet over low heat with a little butter or olive oil and warm until heated through. You can also reheat it in a 300°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 380.6kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 33.1gTotal Fat: 27.1gSaturated Fat: 9.5gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 713.2mgPotassium: 825.1mgSugar: 0.01g

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