Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz) grouper fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 oz lump blue crab meat, drained
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the 4 grouper fillets completely dry with paper towels. Brush the fillets with olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Gently fold in 8 oz lump blue crab meat and 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs using a silicone spatula until just combined. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Place the seasoned fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the crab mixture onto each fillet, pressing down gently to secure the topping.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Turn the oven to broil for the final 2 minutes until the topping is dark golden and crisp.
  7. Verify the fish is done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).