Acapulco Margarita Grouper Recipe

Name: Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 grouper fillets; 1/3 cup tequila; 1/2 cup Triple Sec; 3/4 cup lime juice; 1 tsp. salt; 3 lg. cloves. garlic; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 3 md. tomatoes, diced; 1 md. onion, chopped; 1 sm. jalepeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 dash sugar; 4 tbsp. chopped cilantro; Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 grouper fillets
1/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup Triple Sec
3/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp. salt
3 lg. cloves. garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 md. tomatoes, diced
1 md. onion, chopped
1 sm. jalepeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 dash sugar
4 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Pepper, to taste

1
Place fish in a large dish.
2
Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt, garlic and 2 tbsp.
3
oil and pour over filets and rub into fish.
4
Cover and marinate for 1/2 hour at room temperature, turning fillets once.
5
Combine tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro, sugar and salt to taste.
6
Heat the grill to very hot.
7
Remove fillets from marinade, pat dry and reserve marinade.
8
Brush fillets with oil and grind pepper to taste over fillets.
9
Grill for about 4 minutes per side.
10
Meanwhile, boil marinade in saucepan for 2 minutes, remove garlic cloves and spoon a little over fish.
11
Spoon salsa over fish and serve.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 grouper fillets, 1/3 cup tequila, 1/2 cup Triple Sec, 3/4 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Acapulco Margarita Grouper falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Acapulco Margarita Grouper

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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