I used halibut because my fishmonger was out of grouper. It was delicious, but mainly because it was a beautiful piece of fish. I didn't think the marinade was all that flavorful.
Margarita Grouper Fillets
Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Inspired by the popular cocktail, sweet, delicate grouper takes on a tangy flavor from the fresh lime juice and tequila. Pair the grouper with yellow rice, black beans, and a pitcher of margaritas, of course.
This recipe goes with Fish Tacos
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 grouper fillet)
Recipe from
More From Cooking Light
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 197
- Calories from fat: 18%
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9g
- Protein: 33.1g
- Carbohydrate: 3.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
- Sodium: 326mg
- Calcium: 50mg
Ingredients
- 6 (6-ounce) grouper fillets
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Cooking spray
- Chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Preparation
- Place the fillets in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, cilantro, and the next 7 ingredients (cilantro through garlic clove) in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Pour cilantro mixture over the fillets, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
- Prepare grill.
- Remove fish from dish; discard marinade. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish fish with chopped chives and lime wedges, if desired.
- Note: Store cooked fillets in refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Note:
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Margarita Grouper Fillets Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Blender, Food Processor, Grill, Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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