Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lb (680g) grouper fillets, cut into equal portions
  • 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp (42g) vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium (45ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Combine flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Press each fillet firmly into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess to ensure a thin coating.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry fillets for 3–4 minutes per side without moving them until a mahogany-colored crust forms. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  5. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the plated fillets immediately before serving.