GROUPER CAPTIVA

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We used to have a condo in Ft. Myers Beach, FLA - right across the street & a little down the way was "The Reef Restaurant". There was only one thing we ever got there & was the Grouper Captiva. Unfortunately, once Hurricane Charley hit on 8/13/04, The Reef Restaurant was destroyed. :( Thankfully, since we were there all...

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 grouper filets (orange roughy & tilapia works too)
1/2 lb deep sea scallops (3 - 4 per fillet)
salt and pepper, to taste
old bay seasoning, to taste
6 Tbsp butter, cold, cut into 1 tbsp pieces, + more for greasing dish
spalsh of white wine
1/2 Tbsp bread crumbs, seasoned
1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter bottom of baking dish.
  • 2. Cut a slit in middle of grouper & stuff with scallops, put into baking dish.
  • 3. Season filets lightly with salt, pepper & old bay seasoning.
  • 4. Top each filet with 3 Tbsp butter & drizzle with the white wine.
  • 5. Bake 12 - 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs & top with cheese. Bake additional 8 - 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

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