Easy Lemon Caper Grouper

The secret to this succulent supper is simple: Pan sear the grouper, set it aside, then prepare the sauce. The fish goes into the sauce after you’ve already crisped it in a skillet.

Fresh grouper filets

2 tsp. capers

1/3 cup all purpose flour

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 Tbs. unsalted butter

1 Tbs. olive oil

2 shallots, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

2/3 cup dry white wine

2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Grated zest of 1 lemon

If using salt-packed capers, place them in a small bowl, add cold water to cover and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse well and drain again, then pat dry on paper towels. If using vinegar-packed capers, rinse under cold running water, drain and pat dry.

Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Thoroughly dredge filets in flour.

 In a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.

Add the fish in the pan and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides and opaque throughout but still moist looking in the center when tested with a knife, 6 to 8 minutes total.

Transfer the fish to a warmed platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and lemon juice, increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.

Place cooked filets on plates or in shallow bowls, then pour sauce over the filets and serve.

Lighthouse Seafood is a family business,
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