PESTO-CRUSTED GROUPER

Pesto-Crusted Grouper image

These grouper fillets are quick to make, and take minimal ingredients. Enough to serve 2 people unless you're super hungry.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Seafood

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) grouper fillet
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
¼ tablespoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
2 teaspoons pesto
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Season grouper fillet with salt and pepper. Mix bread crumbs and Greek seasoning in a small bowl. Rub pesto over the grouper and top with bread crumbs.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place fillet in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn over and cook until fillet is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over once more, being careful to leave the panko breading in place. Split fillet in half for 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 462.5 mg