Pan-Seared Grouper with Citrus and St. Augustine Herb Butter

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A fresh seafood dish highlighting mild grouper fillets pan-seared and topped with a vibrant citrus-herb butter reminiscent of Northeast Florida’s coastal flavors. 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 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: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 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 sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the fillets skin side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving until the edges are crispy and golden brown; carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove fish to a warm plate and lower heat to medium; add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan.
  5. Step 5: Once butter melts and foams, stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp orange juice, letting the sauce bubble and reduce slightly for 2 minutes, then spoon over the grouper fillets to serve warm.

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