The grouper is a delicate, fatty and moist fish and belongs to the sea bass family. There are many ways to cook it since, being a fish with a solid consistency, it can withstand different cooking methods. Grouper pairs perfectly with a wide variety of condiments and foods such as rice and vegetables. It is usually filleted and used to make fantastic sandwiches, but you can also find it in fish soups.
Steps
Step 1. Prepare the grouper fillets by letting them marinate for 1 to 2 hours before cooking or breading them with your favorite seasoning
Step 2. Cook the grouper fillets on the grill
- Place the grill pan on the stove over medium heat and pour oil or cooking spray into it to prevent the fish from sticking.
- Grill the grouper fillets for about 5 minutes on each side or until they begin to flake when touched with a fork.
Step 3. Fry the grouper fillets in the oven
- Take 3 shallow bowls and fill the first with the flour, the second with 237ml milk and 2 eggs, and the third with the cornmeal and seasonings.
- Cover the grouper with flour and then insert it into the egg and milk mixture. Then dip the fish in the cornmeal and bread both sides.
- Heat a large skillet with 30ml of vegetable oil until it reaches 191 ° C.
- Place the grouper fillets in the pan arranged at a distance from each other and fry them on both sides until golden and crumbly.
Step 4. Brown the grouper fillets in a pan on the stove
- Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat with 2 tablespoons (29.58 ml) of olive oil. You should wait for the olive oil to emit some smoke before inserting the fish.
- Place the grouper fillets in the cast iron skillet. Let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the fish comes apart when you touch it with a fork.
Step 5. Boil the grouper fillets on the stove
- Add 948ml of the liquid of your choice, such as water, broth, wine, juice, or a mix of several liquids, to a large baking dish and bring it to a boil over medium heat. If you want, add the smells and spices.
- Dip the grouper fillets into the boiling liquid.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked to perfection and crumbly.
Step 6. Bake the grouper fillets in the oven
- Turn on the oven at 204 ° C.
- Grease a pan with a thin layer of olive oil and add the grouper fillets.
- Cover the fillets with bread crumbs or breadcrumbs to prevent the fish from drying out and to give it a crunchy crust.
- Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes when you touch it with a fork.
