Pan-Seared Grouper with Citrus and Florida Herb Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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A bright and flavorful pan-seared grouper dish featuring fresh citrus and local Florida herbs, perfect for a light dinner. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs grouper fillets, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each grouper fillets
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 grouper fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets and cook for 4 minutes on the first side until the edges turn opaque and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through and flaky, then remove from the skillet and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh orange juice and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then spoon the herb reduction over the grouper before serving.