Roasted Grouper With Sesame Almond Crust Recipe

Name: Roasted Grouper With Sesame Almond Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces black grouper fillets, each 1/2 inch thick (6 fillets); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce; 1 cup wheat crackers, crushed (such as Weston Stoned Wheat Thins); 1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated (2 oz.); 1/4 cup toasted almond, chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

36 ounces black grouper fillets, each 1/2 inch thick (6 fillets)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce
1 cup wheat crackers, crushed (such as Weston Stoned Wheat Thins)
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated (2 oz.)
1/4 cup toasted almond, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a shallow baking pan.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the sesame oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, water, beaten egg, salt, cracked pepper, and chili sauce. Set aside.
3
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the wheat thins, cheese, almonds, sesame seeds, parsley, tarragon and cracked pepper and process to a crumb. Set aside.
4
Dip the fish fillets in the marinade and then in the crumbs. Place on the baking pan. Do now allow the fillets to touch each other. Combine the melted butter and olive oil and drizzle over the fish, then roast in the oven for 20 minutes until the fillets are browned and cooked through.
5
Serve with Peanut Cream Sauce (recipe posted separately).

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 36 ounces black grouper fillets, each 1/2 inch thick (6 fillets), 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Grouper With Sesame Almond Crust falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Roasted Grouper With Sesame Almond Crust

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