Easy Baked Grouper Recipe (20 minutes!)
Looking for a simple, reliable grouper recipe that actually lets the fish shine? With just a handful of ingredients, baked lemon pepper grouper delivers a clean, bright flavor without overpowering the fish, making it one of the easiest ways to cook grouper at home. Light, flaky, and ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless, skinless grouper fillets
- 2 TBSP lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 TBSP all purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425º F with the rack positioned in the middle, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the fish from the fridge and carefully blot the fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Let it come to room temperature (this should take about 15 mins).
- In the meantime, grab a small mixing bowl and thoroughly mix the seasoning.2 TBSP lemon pepper seasoning, 2 TBSP all purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried parsley
- Place the fillets on the lined baking sheet. Brush them with olive oil, then evenly season them with the lemon pepper mixture, gently rubbing and pressing it down to keep it in place. Grate some lemon zest over the fillets, then place lemon wedges on the baking sheet around the fillets.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140-145º F with a meat thermometer.
- When done, remove the fish from the oven and serve with the warm lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g
