Best 2 Crab Crusted Grouper Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Crab-Crusted Grouper recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish showcases a perfectly cooked grouper fillet, enveloped in a golden-brown crab crust that adds a delightful crunch and briny sweetness. Accompanied by a zesty lemon butter sauce, each bite bursts with a symphony of flavors, leaving you craving more.

In addition to the Crab-Crusted Grouper, this article also features a collection of other enticing recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Discover the simplicity and elegance of Pan-Seared Grouper, where the delicate flavor of the fish shines through with a crispy skin and flaky interior. For a more robust experience, try the flavorful Grilled Grouper with Lemon Herb Butter, where the smoky char of the grill complements the zesty lemon and herb butter.

If you're looking for a lighter option, the Baked Grouper with Vegetables is a delightful choice. This dish combines tender grouper fillets with an assortment of colorful vegetables, roasted to perfection and seasoned with aromatic herbs. And for those who enjoy a spicy kick, the Blackened Grouper with Mango Salsa is a must-try. The blackened grouper, infused with a blend of spices, pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy mango salsa.

With this diverse selection of recipes, you'll find the perfect grouper dish to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process. So, prepare to indulge in the delectable flavors of grouper, prepared in a variety of enticing ways.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB CRUSTED GROUPER

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A crispy baked fish topped with a cheesy crab and pepper mixture. Easy to make, and nice to look at. This topping can also be used to stuff mushrooms. You may use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe - Italian cheeses work especially well.

Provided by JESSICA971

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese flavored bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped yellow bell pepper
2 green onions, chopped
¼ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
4 (6 ounce) fillets grouper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, red pepper, yellow pepper, green onions, jalapeno, butter, crabmeat, and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grouper fillets in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the crumb topping evenly over the fish.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. If you have thin fillets, you may broil for 10 minutes instead of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 424.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SAGO STUFFED CRAB CRUSTED GROUPER

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A crispy stuffed baked fish topped with a cheesy crab and pepper mixture. Easy to make, and nice to look at.

Provided by docholliday

Categories Lobster

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 6 0z stuffed Grouper Fillets, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 38

Ingredients

12 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
3/8 cup parmesan flavored breadcrumbs
3/8 cup red bell pepper, chopped
3/8 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
3/4 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
3/8 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
8 (13 -15 count) raw shrimp, chopped
14 ounces lobster tail meat
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons clam broth
3 cups heavy cream
2 pinches cayenne pepper
3/8 cup sherry wine
2 pinches salt
2 pinches pepper
2 pinches paprika
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup Spanish onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Spanish onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme (leaves only)
3/4 cup sherry wine
1 cup clam juice, reduced
2 tablespoons clam juice, reduced
1 1/4 cups shrimp, chopped
3 pinches salt and pepper
4 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
24 red bell peppers, sliced in thin slivers
24 yellow bell peppers, sliced in thin slivers
24 green onion tops

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Topping:.
In a medium bowl, stir together the 3/8 cups flavored bread crumbs, red pepper, yellow pepper, 6 green onions, 3/4 jalapeno, 1 1/2 stick butter, crabmeat, and 3/8 cup mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp and Lobster Butter Cream Sauce:.
In a heavy saucepan, melt 3/4 stick of the butter and saute' the 1/4 cup onions until they turn translucent. Add the 8 shrimp and chopped lobster. Saute' until pink. Add the 3 Tbsp flour and saute' for three minutes. Add clam stock and the remaining 3/4 stick butter. Slowly pour in 1-1/2 cup of the heavy cream while stirring. Then add the 2 pinches cayenne pepper, and when it begins to thicken, add the remaining 1-1/2 cup cream. Finish with the 3/8 cups sherry and season with 2 pinches of salt, pepper and paprika.
Grouper Stuffing:.
In a heavy stock pot, saute' the Spanish onions, carrots, celery and thyme in the 2 sticks butter until the onions are translucent. Add the shrimp and clam reduction then saute' until the shrimp are pink. Add the 3/4 cup sherry, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the plain breadcrumbs until all of the liquid is absorbed and it can be formed into balls that are tacky, but will not fall apart.
Stuffed Grouper:.
First, cut a piece of grouper to an individual 6 oz serving. Be sure that there are no bones in the fillet. Make a vertical cut down the center of the fillet to 1/4 inch from the bottom, being sure not to cut through the fillet. To form one large pocket, make two horizontal cuts on the inside on either side of the first cut. Stuff this pocket with 4 oz of grouper stuffing. or cut grouper into two 3 ounces pieces and place stuffing between pieces.
Arrange grouper fillets in a single layer in a baking dish (three 9x13 inch) or broiling pan and filled with 1/2 inch of water. Spread the crumb topping evenly over the fish.
Bake until fish is easily flaked with a fork and stuffing is golden brown (approximately 15-30 minutes). If you have thin fillets, you may broil for 10 minutes instead of baking.
Transfer to a plate on a bed of spinach en branche (also posted), decorate with slivers and spoon on the shrimp and lobster butter cream sauce to cover. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1535.5, Fat 81.5, SaturatedFat 47.7, Cholesterol 472.2, Sodium 1544.7, Carbohydrate 97.3, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 19.4, Protein 82.8

Tips:

Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, wild-caught grouper and crab meat for the best flavor. Avoid using frozen fish or imitation crab.
Don't overcook the grouper: Grouper is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flaky, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Use a light touch when handling the crab meat: Crab meat is delicate and can easily be broken up. When mixing the crab meat with the other ingredients, use a light touch to avoid breaking it up too much.
Serve the crab-crusted grouper immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook the grouper and crab mixture and then reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Crab-crusted grouper is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crispy crab crust and tender, flaky grouper, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

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