Pan-Seared Grouper with Citrus and Rosemary Butter

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This pan-seared grouper highlights fresh rosemary and bright citrus flavors, capturing the essence of Northeast Florida's coastal cuisine. This seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs grouper fillets, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 12 min Serves 4 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 grouper fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn opaque and the skin crisps.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets gently and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the fish continuously for 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove the fish to a warm plate. Stir 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice into the pan juices, then pour the citrus rosemary butter sauce over the fillets.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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