Baked Grouper Creole Parmesan

5.00 (16)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Creole

This recipe offers a delicious twist on baked grouper, combining Creole seasoning with Parmesan cheese for a savoury crust. The fish is basted with a butter and oil mixture while baking, resulting in tender, flaky fillets. Fresh herbs add a final aromatic touch, and a squeeze of lime juice provides optional brightness. It is an easy dish that brings together Italian and Creole flavours in about 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Baked Grouper Creole Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs grouper fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herb, such as tarragon,thyme,basil or chives
  • lime juice (optional)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  1. Combine all the essence ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly. this blend can be stored in a sealed jar for 3-6 months.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the butter, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and the prepared essence until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Coat the grouper fillets generously with this blended sauce using a brush.
  5. Place the fish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, remembering to baste the fillets with the sauce a couple of times during cooking.
  6. In the final 5 minutes of the bake time, scatter the chopped fresh herbs over the fish and continue cooking until the grouper is flaky.
  7. If desired, finish the baked fillets with a sprinkle of lime juice.
  8. Plate the grouper and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1947300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCreole
Cuisineitalian
AuthorSara in MD