Ofishally my favorite dish!!!

Wild Caught Grouper is slightly sweet with a mild flavor and a firm flaky texture that’s easy to prepare. I season it subtly and pan sear the fillets with a sauce that seals the deal!

Yields4 Servings
 4 (6-oz.) grouper fillets, it’s difficult to find fresh grouper in my area(I buy 2 frozen packages of wild grouper fillets from Wegmans and defrost overnight in the fridge.)
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
 zest of one lemon
 1 tbsp fresh thyme, plus more for garnish and serving
 1 tbsp fresh oregano roughly chopped, plus more for garnish and serving
Sauce
 ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter
 ½ to 3/4 cup pitted macerated green olives marinated in olive oil
 1 clove garlic
 ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
1

Add all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse 4-5 times. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set near the stove.

Line a sheet pan with paper towels, rinse each filet under cold water and pat dry. Discard the paper towels and lay the filets top side up.
Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, lemon zest and herbs. Let the fish sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes.

Prepare a grill pan or regular pan on medium high heat, and let it heat up before putting the fillets in.

Carefully place fillets, top side down, in the hot pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the edges are lightly browned. Then using a spatula flip the fillets.

Add the olive, butter and herb mixture around the pan and let cook for 3 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over the fillets.

Remove carefully and place fish, seared side up, on a platter.
Pour the bubbling brown butter and olive mixture over each fillets and a light sprinkle of salt. Serving suggestions; steamed rice or crispy potatoes or a salad.

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Ingredients

 4 (6-oz.) grouper fillets, it’s difficult to find fresh grouper in my area(I buy 2 frozen packages of wild grouper fillets from Wegmans and defrost overnight in the fridge.)
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
 zest of one lemon
 1 tbsp fresh thyme, plus more for garnish and serving
 1 tbsp fresh oregano roughly chopped, plus more for garnish and serving
Sauce
 ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter
 ½ to 3/4 cup pitted macerated green olives marinated in olive oil
 1 clove garlic
 ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves

Directions

1

Add all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse 4-5 times. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set near the stove.

Line a sheet pan with paper towels, rinse each filet under cold water and pat dry. Discard the paper towels and lay the filets top side up.
Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, lemon zest and herbs. Let the fish sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes.

Prepare a grill pan or regular pan on medium high heat, and let it heat up before putting the fillets in.

Carefully place fillets, top side down, in the hot pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the edges are lightly browned. Then using a spatula flip the fillets.

Add the olive, butter and herb mixture around the pan and let cook for 3 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over the fillets.

Remove carefully and place fish, seared side up, on a platter.
Pour the bubbling brown butter and olive mixture over each fillets and a light sprinkle of salt. Serving suggestions; steamed rice or crispy potatoes or a salad.

Notes

Pan Seared Wild Caught Grouper