MEDITERRANEAN GROUPER WITH LEMON-CAPER WINE SAUCE

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This is a classic recipe that's a favorite of those following the Mediterranean diet. There are multiple variations of Mediterranean Grouper, and this one makes use of fresh lemons and capers that are grown throughout the Mediterranean region...even Malta! It's a healthy and tasty dish that's so quick to prepare. It makes a...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Fish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 grouper fillets, 6- to 8-oz each (scamp or red snapper can be used if grouper isn't available)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large lemons, zested and juiced (you need 1/4 cup juice and about 2 tbsp zest)
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 large lemon, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Season fillets with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the fillets with the skin side down, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until the bottom is nicely browned and a light golden tone.
  • 3. Turn fillets over, and add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 to 2 Tbsp lemon zest, capers, garlic and wine. Cover the pan (in case the pan sauce spatters), and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until fillets until done and the flesh is firm and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • 4. Arrange fillets on 4 individual plates, and pour the lemon/caper wine pan sauce over each fillet. Garnish servings with chopped parsley and lemon wedge, and serve immediately.

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