Grouper Steamed in Parchment with Sour Orange Sauce

Name: Grouper Steamed in Parchment with Sour Orange Sauce and Martini Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon clover honey; Juice of 1 fresh lime; Splash of white wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup quartered green pitted olives; 2 piquillo peppers, drained, patted dry and diced; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 grouper fillets, 6 ounces each; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon clover honey
Juice of 1 fresh lime
Splash of white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup quartered green pitted olives
2 piquillo peppers, drained, patted dry and diced
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 grouper fillets, 6 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish

1
For the sour orange sauce: Put the orange juice in a small nonreactive saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup.
2
Whisk in the honey and transfer to a bowl.
3
Whisk in the lime juice, vinegar and season with salt and pepper and more honey if needed.
4
For the relish: Combine the olives, peppers, shallots, jalapeno, oil, vinegar, parsley and some salt and pepper in a bowl.
5
Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6
For the grouper: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle both fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
7
Place 1 grouper fillet in the center of each piece of parchment paper.
8
Top each fillet with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon wine.
9
Fold the edges together, and then tightly fold in the edges, crimping around all sides to seal the packets completely.
10
Place the packets on a baking sheet or in a large oven-proof saute pan.
11
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
12
Place each packet on a dinner plate and let sit for 2 minutes.
13
Then open the parchment and drizzle with some of the sour orange sauce and top with some of the martini relish.
14
Garnish with parsley leaves.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon clover honey, Juice of 1 fresh lime, Splash of white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grouper Steamed in Parchment with Sour Orange Sauce and Martini Relish 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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Grouper Steamed in Parchment with Sour Orange Sauce and Martini Relish

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