Entrée: United States – Fried Grouper

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 6 min

Additional 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

4 grouper fillets (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each)
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour or fine cornmeal (or a mix)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Lemon wedges and tartar sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Soak fillets in buttermilk 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Combine flour/cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3. Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
4. Remove fillets from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned dry mix.
5. Fry fillets in batches 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; do not overcrowd.
6. Drain on paper towels, season immediately with a little salt, and serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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