Gold Medal Grouper Nuggets
These cunchilicious fish fritters are a winner every time. The club soda in the batter makes it airy and extra crunchy. Using fresh grouper fillets from our Market makes them delicate and delicious. The natural sweetness of the grouper and its suave texture are the perfect compliment to the batter: Crunchy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth meatiness on the inside.
4 cups canola oil
1½ cups all-purpose flour, divide
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to serv
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 small egg yolks
1 cup club soda, cold
1 lemon, halved
1½ pound fresh grouper portions, skin off and cut into 1-inch chunks
freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, deep skillet or wok to 375°F; use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
While the oil heats up, place ¼ cup flour in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1¼ cups flour with the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and some pepper to taste. Add the egg yolks and club soda, whisking with a fork until the batter is of the consistency of heavy cream; it shouldn’t be totally smooth.
Heat a griddle pan or skillet over high heat until hot. Place the lemon halves in the pan, cut-side facing down, and grill until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes. Set off the heat until ready to serve.
Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Transfer to the bowl with the seasoned flour and toss to coat, shaking off any excess.
When the oil is ready, add the fish to the batter, gently turning to coat; remove from the batter and carefully lower into the hot oil, deep-frying until golden brown and crisp, turning as needed, 3-4 minutes.
When ready, remove to a platter lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon or spider skimmer.
Season the nuggets with some salt. Serve with the grilled lemon halves and our remoulade sauce.
owned and operated by Tim, Heather and Danny O’Leary.
They have supplied Central Florida restaurants and residents
with prime seafood for more than a decade.
Their commitment is to always have
only the freshest seafood for your table.
101 N. Country Club Rd.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
407.330.2425
8780 E CR 466
The Villages, FL 32162
352.751.1755