Mallorcan Braised Grouper Recipe

Name: Mallorcan Braised Grouper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium white onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 5 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 3/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips; 2 yellow bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips; 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 1/2 cups swiss chard leaves, chopped; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup dried currant; 4 thick grouper steaks; salt and pepper; flour, for dusting fish; 4 large yukon gold potatoes, boiled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick; olive oil, for drizzling; 1/4 cup pine nuts

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium white onion, quartered and thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 3/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips
2 yellow bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 1/2 cups swiss chard leaves, chopped
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup dried currant
4 thick grouper steaks
salt and pepper
flour, for dusting fish
4 large yukon gold potatoes, boiled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick
olive oil, for drizzling
1/4 cup pine nuts

1
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium low heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook until soft but not browned, about 7 minutes.
3
Add paprika and red pepper and stir for a few seconds.
4
Add peppers and tomatoes, increase heat to medium, and cook until the tomatoes begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in chard and parsley and cook, stirring, just until wilted, 3-4 minutes.
6
Add bay leaf, wine, and currants.
7
Heat to simmering.
8
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until vegetables are softened and flavors blended, 5-7 minutes.
9
At this point the mixture may be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day, or you can finish the dish right away.
10
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
11
Season fish with salt and pepper.
12
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat.
13
Dust fish lightly with flour and saute for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove and set aside.
14
Place potatoes in a single layer, overlapping slightly, in a baking dish large enough to hold the fish snugly in a single layer.
15
Sprinkle lightly with salt and arrange fish on top.
16
Remove bay leaf from vegetable mixture and discard.
17
Season mixture with salt and pepper and spoon vegetable mixture and juices evenly over fish.
18
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pine nuts.
19
Bake at 300u00b0 until very tender, 45-50 minutes depending on thickness. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

866

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 medium white onion, quartered and thinly sliced, 5 garlic cloves, sliced, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Mallorcan Braised 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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Mallorcan Braised Grouper

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