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How To Make Seared Grouper with Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce
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Seared Grouper with Lemon Thyme Sauce

Grouper in Lemon Thyme Sauce is an ideal recipe for healthy summertime dinners.
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 554kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 large avocado chopped
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 2-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 lbs 450g grouper or other white fish, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 4-6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled, optional

Instructions

  • Combine the baby arugula, avocado, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar to a large salad bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside.




  • Salad Assembly
  • Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the fish and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until it releases easily from the bottom of the skillet.


    Grouper in Skillet
  • Turn the heat down to medium and flip each fillet. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a platter and set aside.
  • Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine and gently scraping the bottom with a plastic spatula to release the browned bits. Add the butter, lemon juice, zest, and thyme sprigs. Generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat and discard the thyme stems in the sauce.




  • Briefly return the fish to the skillet to absorb some of the warm butter sauce. Transfer to individual serving plates and spoon some the pan sauce on top. Serve immediately with the avocado tomato salad topped with some crumbled Feta cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

    How To Make Seared Grouper with Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 348mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g