Entrée: United States – Cajun-Style Blackened Grouper

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 8 min

Total 13 min

Ingredients

4 grouper fillets (estimated 192 g each; 768 g total, based on comparable recipe averages)
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter or oil for searing (45 ml)
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to make a rub.
2. Pat fillets dry and coat all sides generously with the spice rub.
3. Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat until very hot; add butter or oil and let it shimmer.
4. Place fillets in the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side without moving until blackened and cooked through.
5. Transfer to plates, squeeze lemon over the fish, and serve.